I have California Designated Representative questions. Are there any resources published by the California Board of Pharmacy?

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Question: Are there any resources published by the California Board of Pharmacy that can answer my California Designated Representative legal questions?

Answer:

Perhaps this article can help.

Self-Assessment Forms Answer Legal Questions - The Script (March 2019)

"In the late 1990s, the Board established requirements for community and hospital pharmacies to complete self-assessment forms. Since then, assessment forms also have been developed for wholesalers and sterile compounding pharmacies. 

The forms provide a compilation of pharmacy law that can be used to assess pharmacy operations for compliance with laws and regulations. This self-evaluation can highlight areas needing improvement and enable corrective actions. 

Self-assessment forms contains references to specific laws. If you have a pharmacy law question, there is good chance it can be answered by checking the self-assessment form."

Source:  Self-Assessment Forms Answer Legal Questions - The Script (March 2019 page 11) - California State Board of Pharmacy

Resources:  Self-Assessment Forms on the California State Board of Pharmacy website

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What is a California pharmacy DRIC?

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Question: What is a California pharmacy DRIC?

Answer:

DRIC means Designated Representative-in-Charge

Here is the full answer, in the context of a wholesaler facility (according to the California wholesaler facility license application).

A wholesaler facility must have its own DRIC responsible for the operations of the wholesaler. The application must list one designated representative, designated representative-reverse distributor, or a pharmacist to serve as the DRIC. If the wholesaler acts only as a reverse distributor participating in the California Drug Take-Back Program, a designated representativereverse distributor or California licensed pharmacist shall serve as the DRIC. The proposed DRIC shall be subject to approval by the board. The board shall not issue a wholesaler license without an approved DRIC for the wholesaler. 

The DRIC serves as supervisor or manager who is responsible for ensuring the wholesaler’s compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the wholesale operations. The DRIC shall maintain an active license as a designated representative, designated representative-reverse distributor or pharmacist with the California board at all times during which he or she is designated as the DRIC. (Business and Professions Code section 4160).

You might also need a training affidavit

If you are applying for a California Designated Representative license, then you’re also going to need to include proof of required training (specifically, a training affidavit) in your license application packet. Earn a training affidavit (accepted by the Board) by taking any one of our courses.

Keywords and Phrases: 

supervisor, manager

compliance with laws and regulations