Sections View Full Chapter Figures Tables Videos Annotate Full Chapter Figures Tables Videos Supplementary Content +++ BOARD OF PHARMACY ++ Must meet at least once a year, usually every month for 3 days. 9 members: 8 licensed pharmacists. 1 public member who must be at least 60 y/o. All members appointed by governor. Maximum of 2 terms of 4 years each. Drug Database (OARRS) (Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System) This is the state’s PMP (Prescription Monitoring Program). This is a mechanism for creating a database of controlled drug prescriptions dispensed and distributions. To oversee abuse of controlled drugs. Under purview of Board. All prescriptions for C-IIs, C-IIIs, C-IVs, C-Vs, carisoprodol, and tramadol products must be reported. (Actually tramadol became a controlled substance in Ohio in August, 2014.) All nonresident pharmacies must report. All in state pharmacies must report. Wholesalers licensed to distribute dangerous drugs must report. All in-state prescribers must report (except veterinarians). Daily reports from pharmacies (drugs dispensed or “zero report”). Wholesalers must report on days 1–15 monthly. See Board’s website for reporting procedures. +++ CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ++ Manufacturers must obtain license from state Board of Pharmacy (Board). Renewal annual (last day of June each year). Pharmacies, distributors, and wholesalers must obtain license from Board. Renewal annual (last day of June each year). Licenses can be denied to individuals who have been convicted of a drug-related abuse situation in the last 5 years, or to any individual who is drug dependant. Pharmacists may dispense controlled substances pursuant to a valid prescription. Prescription orders must be maintained in pharmacy for 3 years. C-II prescriptions must be written. Emergency oral prescriptions for C-IIs are allowed as long as federal guidelines are maintained. (See the Federal Law Chapter in this publication). No refills for C-IIs. C-IIIs, C-IVs, and C-Vs—5 refills within 6 months of writing prescription order. Authorized prescribers, who have a DEA registration may: Prescribe C-IIs, C-IIIs, C-IVs, and C-Vs. Dispense C-IIs, C-IIIs, C-IVs, and C-Vs directly to patients. Clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, or certified nurse practitioners may prescribe. Nurse practitioners may prescribe C-II opiates, sedatives, hypnotics, and stimulants, but NOT from convenience clinics. Licensed physician assistants (PAs) may prescribe (may not dispense) if they have authority from the physician’s collaborating authority agreement. May prescribe C-II opiates, sedatives, hypnotics, and stimulants. Prescribers must maintain records of prescriptions and controlled drugs dispensed. Records must be kept for 2 years. See statutes for list of examples within each Schedule. Board may change a drug’s Schedule; add a drug to a schedule; delete a drug from a Schedule. Methadone may be used for narcotic addiction; must be dispensed at a licensed facility. +++ Partial Dispensing of C-IIs ++ For terminal patients or those in LTCFs (long-term care facility): Licensed pharmacist must confirm patient’s status or location. Licensed pharmacist must document and record: Dispensing data. Quantity dispensed. Remaining # authorized for dispensing. Prescription #. Initials of licensed pharmacist. The total amount must be provided (dispensed) at least 60 days from ... Your Access profile is currently affiliated with [InstitutionA] and is in the process of switching affiliations to [InstitutionB]. Please select how you would like to proceed. Keep the current affiliation with [InstitutionA] and continue with the Access profile sign in process Switch affiliation to [InstitutionB] and continue with the Access profile sign in process Get Free Access Through Your Institution Learn how to see if your library subscribes to McGraw Hill Medical products. Subscribe: Institutional or Individual Sign In Error: Incorrect UserName or Password Username Error: Please enter User Name Password Error: Please enter Password Sign in Forgot Password? Forgot Username? Download the Access App: iOS | Android Sign in via OpenAthens Sign in via Shibboleth You already have access! Please proceed to your institution's subscription. Create a free profile for additional features.