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At the September 2 business meeting, the Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (commission) voted on an updated approach to USP 800 and USP 825 enforcement. The commission’s policy statement on the enforcement of USP 800 and USP 825 has been updated and posted on the commission’s webpage in policies and procedures.
USP 800: The commission will not find deficiencies or take enforcement action against licensees for failure to comply with USP 800 through March 31, 2022. Additionally, the commission’s position toward the discrepancies between USP 797 and USP 800 as well as adherence to Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (LNI) General Occupational Health Standards rules on Hazardous Drugs (WAC 296-62-500 et al) can be found in this policy statement.
USP 825: The commission expects compliance with USP 825 beginning October 1, 2021 where applicable per RCW 18.64.270(2) and WAC 246-945-100.
For questions, please reach us at WSPQAC@doh.wa.gov.
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Please register for the October 22, 2021, 9:00 AM PST meeting at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3088602240482857744. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. (If you have already registered for the 2021 meetings you need not register again.)
Again, please note: This will be a one-day meeting held on Friday October 22, 2021. Agenda will be distributed in a later announcement
On the Day of the Meeting
Choose one of the following audio options:
- TO USE YOUR COMPUTER'S AUDIO: When the webinar begins, you will be connected to audio using your computer's microphone and speakers (VoIP). A headset is recommended.
- TO USE YOUR TELEPHONE: If you prefer to use your phone, you must select "Use Telephone" after joining the webinar and call in using the numbers provided for each day. You must enter an audio pin in order for the webinar organizer to unmute you so you may speak.
- Participants may also telephone directly into the meeting:
UNITED STATES:
1.631.992.3221
ATTENDEE-muted:
902-027-067
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The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (commission) has refiled emergency rules under WSR 21-20-076 for the retired active pharmacist license status. This emergency rule matches the intent of the Governor's proclamation 20-32 by creating a retired active pharmacist license status allowing retired pharmacists to practice pharmacy during emergent or intermittent circumstances and assist with the COVID-19 response. This emergency rule also reinstates the process to apply for a retired active pharmacist license and establishes the criteria for returning to active status.
For more information, please view the rule language here. Please contact WSPQAC@doh.wa.gov with questions and call 360.236.4700 if you would like more information on applying for the retired active pharmacist license status.
Beginning October 1, 2021, the Health Care Authority (HCA) requires providers check the Washington State Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) prior to prescribing and up to two days after dispensing outpatient prescriptions for controlled substances in compliance with WAC 182-530-1080. Please see this FAQ and HCA's website for more information and email questions to AppleHealthPharmacyPolicy@hca.wa.gov.
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