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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 91 - OSTEOPATHS (§§ 17-91-101 — 17-91-103) › Section 17-91-102 - Examination

(a)
The examination given to the applicants shall be:
(1)
The same examination given to all other applicants for medical licensure;
(2)
Given at the same time and place as the examination given to the other applicants; and
(3)
Graded as all other examinations.
(b)
The National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners develops examinations for licensure of osteopathic physicians.
Acts 1971, No. 650, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-913; Acts 2001, No. 929, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 91 - OSTEOPATHS (§§ 17-91-101 — 17-91-103) › Section 17-91-103 - Effect of licensing

(a)
The license issued to a person meeting the qualifications set out in this chapter and successfully passing the examination shall be the same license to practice medicine and surgery in the State of Arkansas as is regularly issued by the Arkansas State Medical Board and shall entitle the holder thereof to practice medicine and surgery in the State of Arkansas.
(b)
The holder of the license shall be subject to all the provisions of the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, §
17-95-201
et seq., §
17-95-301
et seq., and §
17-95-401
et seq., including the payment of the fees set out therein.
(c)
Any reference to "medical doctor" or "physician" shall be deemed to include a Doctor of Osteopathy, or D.O., or an osteopathic physician unless any of those terms is specifically excluded.
Acts 1971, No. 650, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-914; Acts 2001, No. 929, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-120) › Section 17-92-103 - Pharmacy laws unaffected

This section and §
17-92-101
, §
17-92-102
, §
17-92-105
, §
17-92-205(b)
, §
17-92-206(b)
, §
17-92-303
, §
17-92-402
, §
17-92-404
, §
17-92-405
, §
17-92-409
, §
17-92-410
, and §
17-92-411(a)
shall not be construed to repeal any portion of the pharmacy laws in force before June 12, 1929, unless they are in direct conflict with these sections.
Acts 1929, No. 72, § 16; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1035.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-120) › Section 17-92-104 - Privilege tax unaffected

Nothing in this act shall be construed to repeal or anywise interfere with the collection of the privilege taxes now levied, or that may be levied, for state, county, or city purposes on the business of hawking, peddling, or street vending of goods, wares, and merchandise.
Acts 1891, No. 50, § 15, p. 80; C. & M. Dig., § 3681; Pope's Dig., § 4620; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1036.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-120) › Section 17-92-105 - Prohibited acts - Penalties

(a)
Violation of any part of this section and §
17-92-101
, §
17-92-102
, §
17-92-103
, §
17-92-205(b)
, §
17-92-206(b)
, §
17-92-303
, §
17-92-402
, §
17-92-404
, §
17-92-405
, §
17-92-409
, §
17-92-410
, and §
17-92-411(a)
not otherwise provided for shall be a violation and shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300).
(b)
Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
Acts 1929, No. 72, § 17; Pope's Dig., § 4637; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1031; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 88.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-120) › Section 17-92-106 - Injunctions

The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, in its discretion and in addition to various remedies now provided by law, may apply to a court having competent jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter for a writ of injunction to restrain repetitious violations of the pharmacy laws of this state.
Acts 1955, No. 57, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1039.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-120) › Section 17-92-107 - Prosecutions - Disposition of fines

(a)
(1)
All suits for the collection of any fine or penalty prescribed in this act may be instituted in any court having jurisdiction thereof by any citizen of the county wherein the fine or penalty is incurred.
(2)
It shall be the duty of the prosecuting attorney of the county wherein the fine or penalty is incurred to prosecute all persons incurring them when notified by any citizen of the county.
(b)
(1)
Upon affidavit made before any justice of the peace by any citizen of the county showing a violation of this act, the justice of the peace shall issue his or her warrant as provided by law.
(2)
However, the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy or any member thereof, or its authorized agent, may institute and prosecute proceedings in any county in this state for violations of this act or for the collection of any fine or penalty prescribed in this act in any court having jurisdiction.
(c)
All fines and penalties collected under the provisions of this act shall inure to the public school fund of the school district in which the offense was committed.
Acts 1891, No. 50, § 14, p. 80; 1903, No. 169, § 2, p. 326; 1915, No. 296, § 1; C. & M. Dig., § 3680; Pope's Dig., § 4619; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1032.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-120) › Section 17-92-109 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 309,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1987, No. 101, § 4; 1997, No. 437, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-120) › Section 17-92-110 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 309,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1995, No. 409, § 20.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-120) › Section 17-92-111 - Construction of Acts 1997, No. 1204

Nothing in this act shall be construed to authorize or permit any licensed or registered pharmacist to examine, diagnose, treat, or manage diseases or conditions of the human eye, lid, adnexa, or visual system or to adapt, fill duplicate, modify, prescribe, or sell contact lenses or prescription eyeglasses.
Acts 1997, No. 1204, § 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-120) › Section 17-92-112 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 309,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1999, No. 851, § 24.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-120) › Section 17-92-113 - Preservation of professional responsibilities of pharmacist - Prohibitions - Definitions

(a)
As used in this section:
(1)
"Exercise of professional responsibilities" includes without limitation a pharmacist's or pharmacy's:
(A)
Discussing any aspect of a patient's medical condition, treatment alternatives, or plan options with the patient;
(B)
In good faith communicating with or advocating on behalf of a patient concerning the patient's needs; or
(C)
Asserting rights under:
(i)
The contract with the pharmacy benefits manager; or
(ii)
State or federal law; and
(2)
"Pharmacy benefits manager" means a nongovernmental entity that administers or manages a pharmacy benefits plan or program.
(b)
A pharmacy benefits manager shall not interfere with the exercise of professional responsibilities to a patient by a pharmacist or a pharmacy.
Acts 2011, No. 1007, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-120) › Section 17-92-114 - Reciprocity

The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy may adopt rules applicable to a pharmacy or a pharmacist licensed in another state that renders services in Arkansas that mirror qualifications, requirements, prerogatives, prohibitions, and limitations imposed by the other state on Arkansas pharmacies and pharmacists rendering services in the other state.
Acts 2011, No. 1019, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-120) › Section 17-92-116 - Exemption for home peritoneal kidney dialysis

(a)
The provisions of §§
17-92-101
,
17-92-103
,
17-92-105
,
17-92-205
,
17-92-206
,
17-92-303
,
17-92-401
,
17-92-402
,
17-92-404
,
17-92-405
,
17-92-409
,
17-92-410
,
17-92-411
, and
17-92-902
do not apply to the sale or distribution of dialysate or devices necessary to perform home peritoneal kidney dialysis to patients with end-stage renal disease if:
(1)
The dialysate composed of dextrose or icodextrin or devices are:
(A)
Approved or cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration as required by federal law;
(B)
Lawfully held by a manufacturer or a third-party logistics provider of the manufacturer that is properly registered with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy as a wholesale distributor or medical device provider;
(C)
Held and delivered in original, sealed packaging from the manufacturing facility; and
(D)
Delivered only by the manufacturer or a third-party logistics provider of the manufacturer and only upon receipt of a physician's order by a licensed pharmacy and the transmittal of an order from a licensed pharmacy to the manufacturer or a third-party logistics provider of the manufacturer; and
(2)
The manufacturer or a third-party logistics provider of the manufacturer delivers the dialysate or devices directly to:
(A)
A patient with end-stage renal disease or a designee for the self-administration of the dialysis therapy; or
(B)
A healthcare provider or institution for administration or delivery of the dialysis therapy to a patient with end-stage renal disease.
(b)
(1)
The board shall retain oversight of all other drugs for home peritoneal kidney dialysis with the exception of dialysate as described in subdivision (a)(1) of this section.
(2)
All records of sales and distribution of dialysate to patients under this section shall be retained according to state law and rule of the board.
Added by Act 2017, No. 722,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-120) › Section 17-92-117 - Prescriptions for all healthcare professionals - Definition

(a)
As used in this section, "healthcare professional" means a person who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by the laws of this state to administer health care in the ordinary course of the practice of his or her profession.
(b)
A pharmacist licensed in the State of Arkansas may fill prescriptions in the State of Arkansas for any healthcare professional who has prescriptive authority to the extent of that healthcare professional's scope of practice.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 309,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-120) › Section 17-92-118 - Point-of-care treatment

A pharmacist who tests for conditions under §
17-92-101(18)(A)(x)
shall:
(1)
Hold a license to practice pharmacy in this state;
(2)
Report a diagnosis or suspected existence of influenza to the Department of Health;
(3)
Furnish patient records to a healthcare practitioner designated by the patient upon the request of the patient; and
(4)
Maintain records of all patients receiving services under this section for two (2) years.
Added by Act 2021, No. 503,§ 4, eff. 1/1/2022.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-120) › Section 17-92-119 - Prescription delivery standards - Definition

(a)
As used in this section, "home delivery services" means providing medications from a pharmacy licensed in this state to a patient through any means other than the patient picking up the medication at the physical pharmacy location, including shipping, mailing, or delivering in any manner a dispensed legend drug.
(b)
(1)
The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy shall promulgate and maintain rules defining the standard of care for pharmacies and pharmacists that provide home delivery services in this state.
(2)
If a pharmacy or pharmacist owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under ownership or control with an insurance company, pharmacy benefits manager, pharmaceutical manufacturer, pharmaceutical wholesaler, or pharmacy benefits manager affiliate, then the pharmacy, including any common ownership or controlling entities, or pharmacist, shall not require that a patient receive his or her prescriptions through home delivery services.
(c)
A pharmacy or pharmacist is not prohibited from charging a nominal fee for any home delivery service if the nominal fee is charged to the patient with his or her express consent.
(d)
The board may modify delivery standards to accommodate changes in technology and for other reasons.
Added by Act 2021, No. 922,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-120) › Section 17-92-120 - New prescription requests and new refill requests from prescriber

(a)
A pharmacy, pharmacist, employee of a pharmacy, or entity that owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under ownership or control with an insurance company, health clinic, rural health center, federally qualified health center, pharmacy benefits manager, pharmaceutical manufacturer, pharmaceutical wholesaler, or pharmacy benefits manager affiliate shall not request or solicit:
(1)
Refill requests for prescription medications from a prescriber for a patient who has not previously filled prescriptions with the pharmacy without express written consent for each individual prescription requested; or
(2)
New prescription medications from a prescriber for a patient who has not previously filled prescriptions with the pharmacy without express written consent for each individual prescription requested.
(b)
(1)
When a physician or other licensed prescriber authorizes or provides new prescriptions or refill medications to a pharmacy that is not physically located in this state or to a pharmacy that utilizes common carriers to deliver medications through the mail for a new patient who has not previously received pharmacist services or prescriptions filled through that pharmacy, that pharmacy shall:
(A)
Establish a professional relationship between a pharmacist and the patient by telephone or telemedicine consult;
(B)
Obtain express consent to provide pharmacist services before any prescription medication's being processed, filled, mailed, or delivered to a patient; and
(C)
Include communication to the patient about:
(i)
The address and physical city and state of the pharmacy;
(ii)
The name of the licensed pharmacist who will be providing services;
(iii)
The telephone number and website for the pharmacy;
(iv)
Expectations for time of delivery of prescription medications; and
(v)
Disclosure of any conflicts of interest, including common ownership of the pharmacy by a healthcare insurer, pharmacy benefits manager, medical clinic, federal qualified health center, rural health center, hospital, pharmaceutical wholesaler, or pharmaceutical manufacturer.
(2)
If the conditions within subdivision (b)(1) of this section are not met, then the pharmacy and pharmacist shall not fill, bill, dispense, or mail any prescription medications to the patient.
(c)
This section does not prohibit:
(1)
A physician licensed in this state or any other prescriber licensed in this state from issuing new prescriptions or prescription refills to any licensed pharmacy in this state or out of state that a patient wishes to use; or
(2)
A pharmacy licensed in this state or out of this state from requesting prescription transfers from another licensed pharmacy as directed by a patient.
Added by Act 2021, No. 1053,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY (§§ 17-92-201 — 17-92-209) › Section 17-92-201 - Members - Qualifications

(a)
The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy shall consist of eight (8) members, appointed by the Governor for terms of six (6) years:
(1)
Five (5) members shall be experienced pharmacists who have been actively engaged in the practice of pharmacy for the last five (5) years immediately preceding their appointments, to be appointed by the Governor after consulting the Arkansas Pharmacist's Association and subject to confirmation by the Senate;
(2)
One (1) member shall be a minority who is a licensed practicing pharmacist in this state, to be appointed by the Governor after consulting the Pharmaceutical Section of the Arkansas Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical Association, Inc. and subject to confirmation by the Senate; and
(3)
(A)
Two (2) members of the board shall not be actively engaged in or retired from the practice of pharmacy. One (1) member shall represent consumers, and one (1) member shall be sixty (60) years of age or older and shall represent the elderly. Both shall be appointed from the state at large, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Both shall be full voting members but shall not participate in the grading of examinations.
(B)
The two (2) positions shall not be held by the same person.
(b)
A member shall hold his or her office until his or her successor shall have been appointed and qualified.
(c)
(1)
In case of a vacancy from death or other cause, the Governor shall appoint a successor with qualifications as set forth in subsection (a) of this section.
(2)
If a vacancy exists in the minority position due to death, resignation, or other cause, a successor member to the position shall be appointed by the Governor for the remainder of the unexpired portion of the term in the same manner as is provided for the initial appointment.
(d)
[Repealed.]
Amended by Act 2019, No. 173,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 35, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1891, No. 50, § 2, p. 80; C. & M. Dig., § 3668; Pope's Dig., § 4604; Acts 1977, No. 113, §§ 1-3; 1981, No. 717, § 2; 1983, No. 131, §§ 1-3, 5; 1983, No. 135, §§ 1-3, 5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 6-617 -- 6-619, 6-623 -- 6-626, 72-1002; Acts 1991, No. 1163, § 1; 1997, No. 942, § 1; 1999, No. 105, § 7; 2011, No. 839, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY (§§ 17-92-201 — 17-92-209) › Section 17-92-202 - Members - Oath

Before entering upon the duties of the office, the members of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy shall take the oath prescribed by the Arkansas Constitution for state officers and shall file it in the office of the Secretary of State, who shall thereupon issue to each of the board members a certificate of appointment.
Acts 1891, No. 50, § 3, p. 80; C. & M. Dig., § 3669; Pope's Dig., § 4605; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1003.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY (§§ 17-92-201 — 17-92-209) › Section 17-92-203 - Members - Compensation

Members of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy may receive expense reimbursement and stipends in accordance with §
25-16-901
et seq.
Acts 1957, No. 230, § 3; 1979, No. 751, § 2; 1983, No. 511, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1002.3; Acts 1991, No. 740, § 4; 1997, No. 250, § 164.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY (§§ 17-92-201 — 17-92-209) › Section 17-92-204 - Organization and proceedings

(a)
Immediately after the appointment and qualification of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, the members shall meet and organize as the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, by electing from their own number a president and secretary.
(b)
(1)
The board shall hold not fewer than two (2) regular meetings per annum for the examination of candidates.
(2)
One (1) meeting may be held at the time and place of the annual meeting of the Arkansas Pharmacists Association. The other meeting shall be held at a time and place as the board may determine.
(3)
Other meetings of the board may also be held whenever and wherever a quorum of the board, including the Secretary of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, is present.
(c)
A majority of the board shall be a quorum for the transaction of any business.
(d)
The board may adopt such bylaws as it deems necessary to carry into execution the provisions of this act without expense to the state.
Acts 1891, No. 50, §§ 4, 5, p. 80; C. & M. Dig., §§ 3670, 3671; Pope's Dig., §§ 4606, 4607; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1004, 72-1005.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY (§§ 17-92-201 — 17-92-209) › Section 17-92-206 - Issuance of bulletins - Annual report

(a)
It shall be the duty of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy to issue bulletins from time to time, informing pharmacists of important United States public health regulations, service and regulatory announcements of the United States Natural Resources Conservation Service in the United States Department of Agriculture, and decisions of the United States Department of the Treasury relating to the possession, use, and sale of nonbeverage United States Pharmacopoeia alcohol and to the Harrison-Wright Antinarcotic Act.
(b)
The board shall make a written report on September 1 of each year to the Secretary of the Department of Health and to the Arkansas Pharmacist's Association of all its proceedings, orders, rules, and requirements, of its receipts and disbursements, including also the names of all persons licensed to practice under this chapter, and a record of permits and renewals.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1572, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4890, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1921, No. 535, § 4; 1929, No. 72, § 14; Pope's Dig., §§ 4622, 4635; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1011, 72-1033; Acts 1991, No. 740, § 6; 2009, No. 355, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY (§§ 17-92-201 — 17-92-209) › Section 17-92-207 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4891, eff. 7/1/2019.
Acts 1955, No. 57, § 18; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1005.1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY (§§ 17-92-201 — 17-92-209) › Section 17-92-208 - Authorization for payment to the Department of Health

(a)
The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy may make payment to the Department of Health for services, salaries, and other purposes from the funds received by the board from issuance of licensed pharmacy permits, renewals, or certificates of licensure of licensed pharmacists, examinations, reciprocity fees, and from other moneys collected.
(b)
(1)
The department may employ an attorney to supervise and conduct its investigations and to institute and prosecute actions and charges for the violation of the provisions of the Hospital Pharmacies Act, §
17-92-601
et seq.
(2)
The attorney employed or retained by the department may make regular reports to the Attorney General of the actions instituted or prosecuted by him or her.
(3)
Appeals from the circuit court to the Supreme Court in matters affecting the action of the board may be handled by the office of the Attorney General.
(c)
The board may make reimbursement of the necessary and reasonable travel, board, and lodging expenses of the staff of the board incurred in the performance of their duties.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4892, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 710,§ 6, eff. 7/1/2015.
Acts 1957, No. 230, §§ 1-3; 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 26, § 1; 1967, No. 191, § 1; 1977, No. 55, § 4; 1983, No. 511, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1002.1, 72-1002.2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 2 - ARKANSAS STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY (§§ 17-92-201 — 17-92-209) › Section 17-92-209 - [Repealed]

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 33, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 36, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1997, No. 1204, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSED PHARMACISTS (§§ 17-92-301 — 17-92-317) › Section 17-92-301 - License required

(a)
No person shall perform any of the acts constituting the practice of pharmacy unless the person is:
(1)
A licensed pharmacist;
(2)
A student or graduate of a recognized college of pharmacy serving an internship under an internship program established and regulated by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy;
(3)
A pharmacy technician performing the limited functions permitted under this chapter and rules promulgated hereunder; or
(4)
A hospital pharmacy technician as defined in §
17-92-602
performing the limited functions permitted under that subchapter and rules promulgated thereunder.
(b)
No person other than a licensed pharmacist shall use the term "doctor of pharmacy" or "Pharm.D".
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1573, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1971, No. 26, § 2; 1983, No. 511, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1045; Acts 1991, No. 740, § 7; 1993, No. 769, § 4; 1999, No. 105, § 12.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSED PHARMACISTS (§§ 17-92-301 — 17-92-317) › Section 17-92-302 - Unlicensed practice - Penalty

(a)
No person shall fill a prescription, compound medicines, or otherwise perform the function of a licensed pharmacist unless the person is:
(1)
An Arkansas-licensed pharmacist, except students or graduates of a recognized college of pharmacy serving internship as provided by law and regulated by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy;
(2)
A pharmacy technician performing the limited functions permitted under this chapter and rules promulgated hereunder; or
(3)
A hospital pharmacy technician as defined in §
17-92-602
performing the limited functions permitted under that subchapter and rules promulgated thereunder.
(b)
Any person who is not an Arkansas-licensed pharmacist or a student serving internship or a pharmacy technician performing the limited functions permitted under this chapter and rules promulgated hereunder or a hospital pharmacy technician as defined in §
17-92-602
performing the limited functions permitted under that subchapter and rules promulgated thereunder, who shall fill a prescription, compound or dispense medicine, or otherwise perform the functions of a pharmacist, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) for the first offense and not less than one hundred dollars ($100) or thirty (30) days' imprisonment, or both fine and imprisonment, for each succeeding offense thereafter.
(c)
Each day that the person shall fill prescriptions, compound or dispense medicines, or otherwise perform the functions of a pharmacist shall constitute a separate offense.
(d)
Any licensed pharmacist who shall aid, abet, or encourage any person to violate the provisions of this section shall have his or her license or permit revoked or suspended, within the discretion of the board.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1575, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1574, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1955, No. 57, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1011.8; Acts 1991, No. 740, § 8; 1999, No. 105, §§ 13, 14.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSED PHARMACISTS (§§ 17-92-301 — 17-92-317) › Section 17-92-303 - Unlawful use of professional title - Penalty

Any person who shall take, use, or exhibit the title of licensed pharmacist, unless it has been regularly conferred upon him or her as set forth in §§
17-92-306
and
17-92-309
, shall be guilty of a violation and upon conviction shall be liable to a penalty of not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100).
Acts 1891, No. 50, § 11, p. 80; C. & M. Dig., § 3677; Acts 1929, No. 72, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 4613; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1015; Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 89.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSED PHARMACISTS (§§ 17-92-301 — 17-92-317) › Section 17-92-304 - Board administration - Support services

(a)
The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy shall be fully advised respecting the eligibility and qualifications of all persons whom the board admits to the examination and to whom the board grants licensure.
(b)
For this purpose the board shall secure the services of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy and the Arkansas Pharmacists Association and shall pay for such service as the board may determine, but not to exceed one dollar ($1.00) of each renewal fee annually paid.
Acts 1921, No. 535, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 4622; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1011.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSED PHARMACISTS (§§ 17-92-301 — 17-92-317) › Section 17-92-305 - Application - Qualification of applicants

(a)
Each applicant for examination as a pharmacist shall:
(1)
Be not less than twenty-one (21) years of age; and
(2)
Have:
(A)
Graduated and received the first professional undergraduate degree from a pharmacy degree program which has been approved by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy; or
(B)
Graduated from a foreign college of pharmacy, completed a transcript verification program, taken and passed a college of pharmacy equivalency exam program, and completed a process of communication ability testing as defined under board rules so that it is assured that the applicant meets standards necessary to protect public health and safety.
(b)
Each application for examination shall be made on a form to be supplied by the board and shall be filed with the board as required by board rules.
(c)
Each application shall be accompanied by the cost of the examination plus the examination fee and certificate fee prescribed by §
17-92-108
.
(d)
The examination shall be given at a time and place and in a manner set by the board.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1577, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1576, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 990,§ 89, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1891, No. 50, § 8, p. 80; C. & M. Dig., § 3674; Pope's Dig., § 4610; Acts 1955, No. 57, § 1; 1983, No. 511, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1007.1, 72-1008; Acts 1991, No. 740, § 9; 1997, No. 1029, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSED PHARMACISTS (§§ 17-92-301 — 17-92-317) › Section 17-92-306 - Examinations

Upon application and at such time and place and in such manner as it may determine, the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy shall examine or provide for examination every person who shall desire to practice pharmacy as described in §§
17-92-101
and
17-92-402
in the State of Arkansas.
Acts 1891, No. 50, § 7, p. 80; C. & M. Dig., § 3673; Pope's Dig., § 4609; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1007; Acts 1991, No. 740, § 10.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSED PHARMACISTS (§§ 17-92-301 — 17-92-317) › Section 17-92-307 - Internship required

(a)
(1)
Every applicant for licensure must have experience and internship in a retail pharmacy under a licensed pharmacist, approved by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, before and after graduation and examination as the board shall deem necessary to maintain and preserve the reciprocal agreements with other states and territories.
(2)
The experience and internship in a retail pharmacy under a licensed pharmacist shall be predominantly related to the selling of drugs and medical supplies, compounding prescriptions, preparing pharmaceutical preparations, and keeping records and making reports required under the state and federal statutes.
(b)
The board is directed and empowered to establish an internship program whereby students and graduates of a recognized college of pharmacy may be permitted to practice pharmacy under the direction and control of a licensed pharmacist.
Acts 1955, No. 57, § 2; 1971, No. 26, § 2; 1983, No. 511, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1007.2, 72-1045.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSED PHARMACISTS (§§ 17-92-301 — 17-92-317) › Section 17-92-308 - Reciprocity

(a)
The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, in its discretion, may license as a pharmacist, through the process of reciprocity as established by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, any person who is duly licensed in some other state, territory, or the District of Columbia if the territory, state, or the District of Columbia has the same general requirements for licensure as Arkansas at the time of original licensure, provided that the state, territory, or the District of Columbia in which the person is licensed shall, under like conditions, grant reciprocal licensure to a pharmacist duly licensed by examination in this state.
(b)
All applications for a reciprocal license shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed by §
17-92-108
.
(c)
(1)
In the interim between sessions of the board and upon satisfactory evidence of the fitness as established by board rule of an applicant for reciprocity, any member of the board, in his or her discretion, may issue a temporary certificate that shall authorize the holder to practice pharmacy as defined in §
17-92-101
.
(2)
The temporary certificate shall expire on the date of the next meeting of the board after the granting of the certificate whether that meeting is a regular meeting or a called meeting at which reciprocity is considered.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1578, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1955, No. 57, § 3; 1965, No. 480, § 1; 1975, No. 597, § 1; 1979, No. 751, § 1; 1985, No. 616, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1007.3, 72-1042; Acts 1997, No. 1029, § 3; 2001, No. 801, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSED PHARMACISTS (§§ 17-92-301 — 17-92-317) › Section 17-92-309 - Registration and certificate

(a)
The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy shall register in a suitable book the names and places of residence of all persons to whom it issues certificates and the date of issuance.
(b)
The board shall issue an appropriate certificate to each person licensed. The certificate must be conspicuously displayed in every store described in this chapter.
(c)
The board may provide by rule for issuing and waiving the renewal fee for pharmacy certificates denoting special recognition for pharmacists who have the following qualifications:
(1)
The pharmacist graduated from a college of pharmacy approved by the board fifty (50) or more years before the date on which the certificate will be issued; or
(2)
(A)
The pharmacist has held an Arkansas pharmacist license for forty-nine (49) continuous years before the date on which the certificate will be issued without any lapse in the payment of licensure fees.
(B)
However, a pharmacist who has paid fees to reinstate an expired license shall not be deemed to have held a license for continuous years.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1579, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1891, No. 50, §§ 6, 7, p. 80; C. & M. Dig., §§ 3672, 3673; Pope's Dig., § 4609; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 72-1007, 72-1009; Acts 2003, No. 1092, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSED PHARMACISTS (§§ 17-92-301 — 17-92-317) › Section 17-92-312 - Revocation and fine - Adulteration of drugs

Any licensed pharmacist who shall knowingly, intentionally, and fraudulently adulterate or cause to be adulterated any drugs, chemicals, or medical preparations and offer such adulterations for sale shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, his or her license shall be revoked and, in addition, he or she shall be liable to a penalty of not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100).
Acts 1891, No. 50, § 9, p. 80; C. & M. Dig., § 3675; Pope's Dig., § 4611; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1030.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSED PHARMACISTS (§§ 17-92-301 — 17-92-317) › Section 17-92-313 - Revocation - Procedure

(a)
(1)
Before revoking a certificate of licensure, license, registration, or permit, the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy shall give the person ten (10) days' notice in writing to appear before the board, at the time and place as the board may direct, to show cause why his or her certificate should not be revoked.
(2)
The notice shall be signed by the Executive Director of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy or the executive director's designee and shall set forth in clear and concise language the nature of the charge against the person.
(3)
Mailing a copy of the notice by registered mail, addressed to the person at his or her address appearing upon the records of the board concerning the issuance of his or her certificate or the last renewal thereof, shall be sufficient service of notice.
(b)
At the hearing:
(1)
The board shall have the power to subpoena witnesses;
(2)
The executive director or the executive director's designee shall sign subpoenas;
(3)
The President of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy shall have the power to administer oaths; and
(4)
The board shall hear evidence.
(c)
If the board finds after a hearing that the certificate of licensure, license, registration, or permit should be revoked, it shall be done immediately.
Acts 1939, No. 120, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1028; Acts 1999, No. 105, §§ 8, 9; 2011, No. 597, §§ 4, 5.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSED PHARMACISTS (§§ 17-92-301 — 17-92-317) › Section 17-92-314 - Revocation - Appeals

Any person whose certificate of licensure, license, or permit has been revoked by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy as provided in this chapter may appeal from the action of the board pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, §
25-15-201
et seq.
Acts 1939, No. 120, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 72-1029; Acts 1991, No. 740, § 13.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 17 - PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (§§ 17-1-101 — 17-107-311) › Subtitle 3 - MEDICAL PROFESSIONS (§§ 17-80-101 — 17-107-311) › Chapter 92 - PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACIES (§§ 17-92-101 — 17-92-1201) › Subchapter 3 - LICENSED PHARMACISTS (§§ 17-92-301 — 17-92-317) › Section 17-92-316 - Credential required for professional pharmacy service

(a)
(1)
The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy may provide by rule for credentialing and approval of pharmacists to practice pharmacy services determined by the board to require a credential.
(2)
(A)
The credentials may be issued by agencies approved by the board to pharmacists who qualify as a result of meeting the minimum competencies, standards, objectives, and qualifications determined by the board.
(B)
However, a credential shall not authorize the pharmacist to practice credentialed pharmacy services in Arkansas until after the board has determined that the credentialed pharmacist meets the minimum competencies, standards, objectives, and qualifications determined by the board.
(b)
The board shall adopt rules necessary and appropriate to implement the credentialing and the board's approval of pharmacists to practice credentialed pharmacy services, including:
(1)
Identification of areas of credentialed pharmacy services;
(2)
Identification of the minimum competencies, standards, objectives, and qualifications necessary for a credential and the board's approval to practice in each area of credentialed pharmacy service;
(3)
Identification of the standards for qualifying an agency to issue credentials for areas of pharmacy services;
(4)
The procedure and standards, which may include a practical examination, for the board's review and approval of a credential and determination of a pharmacist's qualifications to practice credentialed pharmacy services;
(5)
The conversion of a credential previously issued by the board for the practice of pharmacy services to a credential issued by an approved credentialing agency; and
(6)
Continuing professional education and other measures to maintain pharmacists' continuing competency in credentialed pharmacy services.
(c)
The board shall promulgate rules to:
(1)
Identify areas of credentialing;
(2)
Establish procedures for initial application and renewal;
(3)
Define the minimum competencies and standards to be examined;
(4)
Define the qualifications for credentialing; and
(5)
Define required continuing education, competencies, standards, and other information necessary to implement this chapter.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 63,§ 5, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1581, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1580, eff. 7/24/2019.
Acts 1999, No. 105, § 11; 2001, No. 801, § 3.