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.

Utah Board of Pharmacy
PO Box 146741
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Phone: 801/530-6179
Website
State 797 Compliance Status: Direct

STATE COMPLIANCE SURVEY RESULTS

Does the state have specific language requiring compliance with USP 797?

Yes

What is regulation cited and verbiage used?

R156. Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing. - R156-17b. Pharmacy Practice Act - Rule. R156-17b-614. Operating Standards - Operating Standards, Class A and B Pharmacy - Section (3,h,i,C,i) there shall be a documented, ongoing quality control program that monitors and evaluates personnel performance, equipment and facilities that follows the USP-NF Chapters 795 and 797 standards.

LICENSE AND TRAINING SURVEY RESULTS

How many hours of training are required for license renewal?

30 for Pharmacists and 20 hours for Pharmacy Technicians

How often must you renew your license?

Biennial

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

Pharmacists:

(i) a minimum of 12 hours shall be obtained through attendance at live or technology enabled participation lectures, seminars or workshops;

(ii) a minimum of 15 hours shall be in drug therapy or patient management; and

(iii) a minimum of one hour shall be in pharmacy law or ethics.

Pharmacy Technicians:

(i) a minimum of eight hours shall be obtained through attendance at live or technology enabled participation at lectures, seminars or workshops; and

(ii) a minimum of one hour shall be in pharmacy law or ethics.

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

Other information on license renewal training?

(b) Pharmacy Technicians: (i) a minimum of eight hours shall be obtained through attendance at live or technology enabled participation at lectures, seminars or workshops; and (ii) a minimum of one hour shall be in pharmacy law or ethics.

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

R156. Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing. - R156-17b. Pharmacy Practice Act Rule. - R156-17b-309

What is the name of this section heading?

Continuing Education

What is the verbiage regarding the renewal of license requirements?

(2) Requirements shall consist of the following number of qualified continuing
education hours in each preceding renewal period: (a) 30 hours for a pharmacist; (b) 20 hours for a pharmacy technician.