This information 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.

California State Board of Pharmacy
1625 N Market Blvd, N219
Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone: 916/574-7900
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? 

Chapter 9, of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code - Article 7.5. Injectable Sterile Drug Products -Section 4127 - 4127.8 and California Code of Regulations Division 17 -Title 16- Article 7. Sterile Injectable Compounding, Section 1751. - 1751.12

License and Training Survey Results

How many hours of training are required for license renewal?

30

How often must you renew your license?

Biennial 

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

N/A 

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 

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

CA Board Code of Regulations Chapter 9 - Division 2 - Article 17 - Section 4231

What is the name of this section heading?    

Continuing Education

What is the verbiage regarding the renewal of license requirements?    

 To renew your pharmacist license in California, you must complete 30 hours (1.25 hours per month) of continuing pharmacy education (CE) every two years. The law regarding CE can be found in section 4231 of the Business and Professions Code and in section 1732 of the California Code of Regulations.