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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.
Iowa Board of Pharmacy
STATE COMPLIANCE SURVEY RESULTS
Does the state have specific language requiring compliance with USP 797? No, but language adopted closely mimics USP without referring specifically to the chapter.
Does the state have specific language requiring compliance with Sterile Compounding or Parenteral Preparations regulations? Yes
What is regulation cited and verbiage used? Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners - 657 Iowa Administrative Code - Chapter 13, “Sterile Compounding Practices,” (effective October 29, 2008) ; though USP is not specifically referenced most of the language contained within Chapter 13 closely mimics USP .
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? IA BReg 657--2.12(272C).
What is the name of this section heading? Continuing Education Requirements
What is the verbiage regarding the renewal of license requirements? 2.12(2) Continuing education unit required. The nationally accepted measurement of continuing education is referred to as CEU (continuing education unit), and the board of pharmacy employs that measurement. Ten contact hours of approved continuing education are equivalent to one CEU. The board of pharmacy will require 3.0 CEUs each renewal period. [11/13/2007] 2.12(4) Continuing education program topics. Each pharmacist is required to obtain a minimum of 50 percent of the pharmacist's required 3.0 CEUs in ACPE-approved courses dealing with drug therapy. Programs qualifying for the drug therapy course requirement will include the ACPE topic designator “01” in the last two digits of the program number.
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