2011 Public Law, Chapter 286 - An Act to Update Professional and Occupational Licensing Statutes. (Refer to Part B and K.)

2011 Public Law, Chapter 291 - An Act To Enhance Mandated Reporting and Prosecution of Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation.

Permanent Rule Adopted: Licensure of Retail Suppliers of Medical Oxygen effective July 5, 2011 - Application

Questions and Answers for Licensed Pharmacist in regard to Continuing Education:

Q. I completed a 20-hour course on immunization administration and used this course to obtain my initial license to from the Board to immunize; can I use this same course to fulfill my continuing education requirement for pharmacist licensure renewal?

A. Yes. At the November 15, 2010, board meeting the Board reconsidered and overturned its initial October 27, 2010, decision. A pharmacist who completed a 20-hour course on immunization administration to obtain initial licensure may use this same course to fulfill the continuing education requirements for pharmacist licensure renewal.

Q. As a licensed pharmacist who does not hold a license to administer immunizations, am I required to complete the 2-hours of continuing education in immunization administration as stated in 32 MRSA § 13735?

A. Yes. The law requires all licensed pharmacist to obtain at least 2 of the required 15 continuing education hours for licensure renewal to be in drug administration.

• Pharmacy Technician License Expiration Date Change: Effective October 1, 2010 all pharmacy technician licenses will expire on December 31 to coincide with all other pharmacy and pharmacist licenses issued by the Board of Pharmacy. This applies to all levels of the pharmacy technician license, including pharmacy technician (advanced), pharmacy technician student interns and graduates.

• RULE COMPLIANCE NOTICE: For Licensed Maine Pharmacies

• Administration of Drugs and Immunizations Rules Take Effect - The rules on Administration of Drugs and Immunizations have been filed with the Secretary of State and as of October 1, 2009, the rules are in effect.