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This informational reference map is being presented to assist you in keeping updated on your state's compliance status with USP Chapter 797 and continuing education (CE) renewal requirements through a research project conducted by CriticalPoint, LLC and NABP.
North Carolina Board of Pharmacy
STATE COMPLIANCE SURVEY RESULTS
Does the state have specific language requiring compliance with USP 797? No
Does the state have specific language requiring compliance with Sterile Compounding or Parenteral Preparations regulations? Yes
What is regulation cited and verbiage used? North Carolina Administrative Code Board of Pharmacy - Pharmacy Rules - Section 2800 - Sterile Pharmaceuticals - Last Amended 12/2003
LICENSE AND TRAINING SURVEY RESULTS
How many hours of training are required for license renewal? 15
How often must you renew your license? Annually
How many hours of didactic/live training are required for renewal? 8 of these continuing education hours shall be obtained through contact programs. Contact programs are those in which there is an opportunity for live two-way communication between the presenter and attendee. An on-line continuing education course may satisfy this contact-hour requirement provided that the live two-way communication standard is met.
How many hours of pharmacy law are required for license renewals? N/A
How many hours during the renewal period must be in Sterile Compounding? N/A
Other information on license renewal training? N/A
What is the state law reference number regarding license renewal training? North Carolina Administrative Code Board of Pharmacy - Pharmacy Rules - Section .2201 Continuing Education
What is the name of this section heading? 21 NCAC 46 .2201 HOURS: RECORDS: PROVIDERS: CORRESPONDENCE: RECIPROCITY
What is the verbiage regarding the renewal of license requirements?
(a) As a condition of license renewal, a pharmacist shall accumulate 15 hours of continuing education annually. (b) Eight of these continuing education hours shall be obtained through contact programs. Contact programs are those in which there is an opportunity for live two-way communication between the presenter and attendee. An on-line continuing education course may satisfy this contact-hour requirement provided that the live two-way communication standard is met. (c) A pharmacist who accumulates more than the required 15 hours of continuing education in a single year may carry forward up to five surplus hours to be applied to the following year's continuing education requirements. (d) A pharmacist shall preserve all continuing education records for three years. (e) Upon license renewal, the pharmacist shall report continuing education hours on a form approved and provided by the Board. The Board may require a pharmacist to submit records, reports of accredited hours and certificates of credit on a random basis pursuant to a continuing education audit. (f) All continuing education shall be obtained through accredited continuing education courses. The Board shall approve continuing education courses as accredited if they provide education on matters that will maintain or increase the participant's professional competence and proficiency as a pharmacist. (g) Continuing education shall not serve as a barrier to reciprocity; however all licensees by reciprocity must observe the continuing education standards specified in (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) of this Rule within the first renewal period after licensure in this state.
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