Kansas State Board of Pharmacy

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On this National Pharmacist Day, consider giving back to the profession by applying to serve on the Medicaid DUR Committee:

The Board is seeking additional submissions from Kansas-licensed pharmacists interested in serving on the Kansas Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board. After review of statutory intent, it was determined that pharmacist applicants must be actively practicing in retail pharmacy on a full-time basis in a retail pharmacy setting. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to the Board by February 17, 2023 detailing their practice training and background, as well as their specific experience actively providing retail pharmacy services to Medicaid patients. The Board will review applications at their February 23rd meeting and select two or more pharmacists for nomination to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. From this list of nominees, an individual pharmacist will be appointed to the position. Submissions may be sent to [email protected].

The Board is currently accepting submissions from Kansas-licensed pharmacists interested in serving on the Kansas Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to the Board by November 29, 2022, detailing their practice training and background, as well as their specific experience providing retail pharmacy services to Medicaid patients. The Board will review applications at their December 1st meeting and select two or more pharmacists for nomination to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. From this list of nominees, an individual pharmacist will be appointed to the position. Submissions may be sent to [email protected].

Did you notice? The KBOP newsletter has a new look! Plus, we now plan to publish it 6 times per year to bring you the latest news from the Board. Read it now: https://pharmacy.ks.gov/resources-consumer-info-2/newsletters

The Board updated the statewide naloxone protocol this spring to include additional authorized formulations of naloxone. Hundreds of Kansas pharmacists have signed the protocol. Will you be next? https://pharmacy.ks.gov/k-tracs/pharmacists/naloxone-dispensing

The online license portal is now open for pharmacists with 6/30/22 expiration dates to renew their license. Learn more: https://pharmacy.ks.gov/licensing-registration/license-renewal

Make sure you're keeping up-to-date on the latest news from the Board with quarterly newsletters:

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The Board of Pharmacy will meet at 8:30am Wednesday 4/6. View the agenda at https://pharmacy.ks.gov/

The Board is now hiring for a Licensed Pharmacy Inspector for coverage in western Kansas. View the details and apply at https://bit.ly/3IdmQhH

The Board of Pharmacy will meet virtually beginning at 8:30am Wednesday 2/2. View the agenda and access the meeting link at https://pharmacy.ks.gov/

The K-TRACS division has open positions for a program specialist and an advanced epidemiologist. Check out these openings:

Program Specialist: https://bit.ly/3EtHA1H

Advanced Epidemiologist: https://bit.ly/3nonp00

Our December newsletter features reminders on corresponding responsibility, beyond use dates, readily retrievable records, shared services & so much more. Read it today: https://pharmacy.ks.gov/resources-consumer-info-2/newsletters

Last week, the Board approved the extension of remote work and the allowance for nurses to register as pharmacy technicians to provide immunizations in pharmacies. Read more in our updated guidance: https://pharmacy.ks.gov/home/covid-19-updates

The Board of Pharmacy will meet Thursday 12/2 beginning at 8:30am. View the agenda and join the virtual meeting at https://pharmacy.ks.gov/

Our is about using K-TRACS to both identify and review patients with "red flags." This may include patients consistently requesting early refills, patients visiting multiple prescribers/EDs/pharmacies, patients traveling far distances for care, patients from the same household presenting with similar symptoms/prescriptions, and much more.

We encourage healthcare providers to do their due diligence and use K-TRACS as one of many clinical decision-making tools to determine how best to care for patients.

Get more best practice tips on our website: https://pharmacy.ks.gov/k-tracs/

A reminder for pharmacists immunizing under the authority of the statewide immunization protocol: You must sign the updated protocol by November 22 and maintain in locations where you immunize. Read more: https://pharmacy.ks.gov/resources-consumer-info-2/collaborative-practice

This SAMHSA advisory discusses the prevalence and risk factors for prescription stimulant misuse among youth and young adults:

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Do you have a license displayed in your pharmacy that belongs to a person no longer working in the pharmacy?

Do you have the license of a retired pharmacist among the current actively working pharmacists?

Can the public discern who works at the pharmacy?

Read what compliance looks like in our latest newsletter: https://pharmacy.ks.gov/resources-consumer-info-2/newsletters

The statewide immunization protocol has been updated. All pharmacists who wish to immunize patients under the authority of the protocol must sign by November 22. Read more: https://pharmacy.ks.gov/resources-consumer-info-2/collaborative-practice

Last call: The deadline for pharmacy technicians to renew their registrations is Sunday 10/31. Renew now: https://pharmacy.ks.gov/licensing-registration/license-renewal

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The deadline for pharmacy technicians to renew their license is October 31. Learn more about the renewal process: https://pharmacy.ks.gov/licensing-registration/license-renewal

The FDA has revised hospital and health system guidance for compound drugs. Read the details:

FDA Revises Hospital and Health System Compounding Guidance to Help Preserve Patient Access to Compounded Drugs FDA is revising Hospital and Health System Compounding Guidance

The Board of Pharmacy will meet beginning at 8:30am Wednesday 10/13. View the agenda at https://pharmacy.ks.gov/home

The second DEA Drug Take Back Day of 2021 is coming up on October 23rd. Is your community participating? https://pharmacy.ks.gov/k-tracs/pharmacists/medication-collection-disposal

The next DEA Drug Take Back Day will be Saturday, October 23. Encourage patients to dispose of unused medications at these events if other disposal options are not available.

The second DEA Drug Take Back Day of 2021 is coming up on October 23rd. Is your community participating? https://pharmacy.ks.gov/k-tracs/pharmacists/medication-collection-disposal

NEW! Peer-to-peer pharmacist education is now available for Kansas pharmacists to understand how to better use K-TRACS. CE available. Learn more: https://pharmacy.ks.gov/k-tracs/pharmacists/pharmacist-info/pharmacy-outreach-education

The Board is currently hiring for a licensed pharmacy inspector to be part of our compliance division. View details and application instructions: https://bit.ly/3ln4HDV

Pharmacy technicians with an expiration date of 10/31/21 can renew their license online now. View instructions to access the renewal portal: https://pharmacy.ks.gov/pharmacy-technicians

We have updated our COVID-19 guidance to reflect the latest updates to the PREP Act regarding pharmacists' authority to order and administer COVID-19 therapeutics. Read more: https://pharmacy.ks.gov/home/covid-19-updates

The FDA has published consumer information about Delta-8 THC after an uptick in reports of adverse effects. Check out this resource:

5 Things to Know about Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol – Delta-8 THC Delta-8 THC products are not approved by the FDA and may put you at risk.