TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
BOARD OF PHARMACY
Final Regulation
REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The Board of Pharmacy is claiming an exemption from the Administrative Process Act in accordance with the second enactment of Chapter 725 of the 2024 Acts of Assembly, which exempts the board's initial adoption of regulations necessary to implement the provisions of the act, except that the board must provide an opportunity for public comment on the regulations prior to adoption.
Title of Regulation: 18VAC110-20. Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy (adding 18VAC110-20-351).
Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3410.3 of the Code of Virginia.
Effective Date: May 21, 2025.
Agency Contact: Caroline Juran, RPh, Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, telephone (804) 367-4456, FAX (804) 527-4472, or email caroline.juran@dhp.virginia.gov.
Summary:
Pursuant to Chapter 725 of the 2024 Acts of Assembly, the amendments require pharmacy staff to ensure that accessibility requirements for print-disabled persons are met on prescription labels.
18VAC110-20-351. Accessible prescription labels.
A. Prescriptions dispensed to a person who informs the pharmacy that the person is blind, visually impaired, or otherwise print disabled shall meet the requirements of § 54.1-3410.3 of the Code of Virginia to ensure that all necessary information is included for patient safety.
B. If the accommodation provided by the pharmacy includes the use of an accessible label, a pharmacist, pharmacy intern, pharmacy technician, or pharmacy technician trainee shall affix the label prior to dispensing to the patient as required by 18VAC110-20-270.
VA.R. Doc. No. R25-8039; Filed April 01, 2025