What agency regulates pharmacies in California?

Licenses and regulates those responsible for dispensing medications in the state of California. Accepts complaints about pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacies (does not have jurisdiction over drug prices charged by the pharmacy).

Who are pharmacies regulated by?

GPhC | Professional Standards Authority.

How do I report a pharmacist in California?

VISIT THE BOARD’S WEB SITE AT

  1. www.pharmacy.ca.gov. TO FILE A COMPLAINT GO TO:
  2. https://www.dca.ca.gov/webapps/pharmacy/complaint.php. FOR ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS GO TO:
  3. http://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/enforcement/index.shtml. FOR LICENSE INFORMATION GO TO:
  4. https://www.pharmacy.ca.gov/about/verify_lic.shtml. WRITE TO THE BOARD AT.

Can anyone own a pharmacy in California?

California Business and Professions Code Section 4110 Business and Professions Code Section 4110 states, “No person shall conduct a pharmacy in the State of California unless he or she has obtained a license from the board. A license shall be required for each pharmacy owned or operated by a specific person.

Who regulates pharmacies in America?

The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates virtually all commercial pharmaceutical manufacturing. However, states are the primary regulator of pharmacies, including community “drug stores,” large chains, in-store pharmacy counters and specialty pharmacies.

Do CQC regulate pharmacies?

Its role is to protect, promote and maintain the health, safety and wellbeing of patients and the public who use pharmacy services in England, Scotland and Wales by upholding standards and public trust in pharmacy.

What are Pharmacy Regulations?

Laws. Please note that these statutes are provided in this format for your convenience only.

  • Rules and Regulations. This unofficial online version of regulations is the most current version available.
  • Board Policies
  • What are the laws of Pharmacy?

    5 individual felony counts of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell

  • 4 counts of transporting a controlled substance
  • 1 count of embezzlement
  • How do you verify a pharmacist license?

    – Enter the first and/or last name – If you know the license number, enter the number only – Do not use the prefix as part of the license number – Only enter the name or the license number – do not use both – A zip code or city as a second criteria will narrow down the search

    What is the State Board of Pharmacy?

    Welcome to the California State Board of Pharmacy. The Board of Pharmacy protects and promotes the health and safety of Californians by pursuing the highest quality of pharmacist’s care and the appropriate use of pharmaceuticals through education, communication, licensing, legislation, regulation, and enforcement.