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.

Ohio State Board of Pharmacy
77 S High St, Room 1702
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614/466-4143
Website
State 797 Compliance Status: Indirect

 STATE <797> 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?

Ohio Administrative Code- 4729 State Board of Pharmacy - Chapter 4729-19 Sterile Product Prescriptions and Ohio Administrative Code  - 4729 State Board of Pharmacy - Chapter 4729-5 Pharmacists-Administrative Provisions - Subchapter 4729-5-25 Dispensing and compounding of drugs.

LICENSE AND TRAINING SURVEY RESULTS

How many hours of training are required for license renewal?

20

How often must you renew your license?    

Annual by September 15th. 

Note that CE is reported every 3 years (60 hours).

How many hours of didactic/live training are required for renewal?    

N/A

How many hours of pharmacy law are required for license renewals?   

1

How many hours during the renewal period must be in Sterile Compounding?    

N/A

What is the state law reference number regarding license renewal training?    

Ohio Administrative Code  - 4729 State Board of Pharmacy - Chapter 4729-7 Continuing Education - Subchapter 4729-7-02

What is the name of this section heading?    

Requirements for renewal of a pharmacist identification card.

What is the verbiage regarding the renewal of license requirements?    

(A)   Except as provided in rule 4729-7-08 of the Administrative Code, evidence of six C.E.U.s of approved con­tinu­ing education shall be submitted by the date indicated on the continuing pharmacy education report form and at intervals not to exceed three years.  At least 0.3 C.E.U.s of the total re­quired C.E.U.s must be obtained from Ohio state board of pharmacy approved programs in jurisprudence.