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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.
Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy
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? Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy Regulation - revised 10/2003 - Regulation 7 —Drug Products/Prescriptions Sections 07-02: Compounding Chapters 07-02-0001: Standards for Compounding and Dispensing Sterile Products and 07-02-0002—Good Compounding Practices
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? 12 hours must be live concerning drug therapy or patient care
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? AR BReg 02-06-0003
What is the name of this section heading? Implementation of Pharmacy Continuing Education
What is the verbiage regarding the renewal of license requirements? (c) Beginning with the 2002-2003 biennium--for licensure in the 2004-2005 biennium, and in all future two year periods, the requirements for continuing education will be as follows: (1) 30 hours of continuing education each biennium, as approved by the Arkansas Tripartite Committee on Continuing Pharmacy Education and (2) A minimum of twelve (12) continuing education hours of the thirty (30) required hours, must be live contact hours, as defined by the Committee. The live hours must be concerning drug therapy or patient care.
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