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18VAC110-20-20. Fees.
A. Unless otherwise provided, fees listed in this section shall not be refundable.
B. Unless otherwise provided, any fees for taking required examinations shall be paid directly to the examination service as specified by the board.
C. Initial application fees.
1. Pharmacist license |
$180 |
2. Pharmacy intern registration |
$15 |
3. Pharmacy technician registration |
$25 |
4. Pharmacy permit |
$270 |
5. Permitted physician licensed to dispense drugs |
$270 |
6. Medical equipment supplier permit |
$180 |
7. Humane society permit |
$20 |
8. Outsourcing facility permit |
$270 |
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$270 |
10. Nonresident outsourcing facility registration |
$270 |
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$90 |
If the board determines that a technical consultant is required in order to make a decision on approval, any consultant fee, not to exceed the actual cost, shall also be paid by the applicant in addition to the application fee. |
$250 |
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$150 |
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$100 |
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$50 |
D. Annual renewal fees.
1. Pharmacist active license due no later than December 31 |
$90 |
2. Pharmacist inactive license due no later than December 31 |
$45 |
3. Pharmacy technician registration due no later than December 31 |
$25 |
4. Pharmacy permit due no later than April 30 |
$270 |
5. Physician permit to practice pharmacy due no later than February 28 |
$270 |
6. Medical equipment supplier permit due no later than February 28 |
$180 |
7. Humane society permit due no later than February 28 |
$20 |
8. Outsourcing facility permit due no later than April 30 |
$270 |
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$270 |
10. Nonresident outsourcing facility registration due no later than the date of initial registration |
$270 |
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$90 |
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$75 every two years |
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$30 every two years |
E. Late fees. The following late fees shall be paid in addition to the current renewal fee to renew an expired license within one year of the expiration date or within two years in the case of a pharmacy technician training program. In addition, engaging in activities requiring a license, permit, or registration after the expiration date of such license, permit, or registration shall be grounds for disciplinary action by the board.
1. Pharmacist license |
$30 |
2. Pharmacist inactive license |
$15 |
3. Pharmacy technician registration |
$10 |
4. Pharmacy permit |
$90 |
5. Physician permit to practice pharmacy |
$90 |
6. Medical equipment supplier permit |
$60 |
7. Humane society permit |
$5 |
8. Outsourcing facility permit |
$90 |
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$90 |
10. Nonresident outsourcing facility registration |
$90 |
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$30 |
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$15 |
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$10 |
F. Reinstatement fees. Any person or entity attempting to renew a license, permit, or registration more than one year after the expiration date, or more than two years after the expiration date in the case of a pharmacy technician training program, shall submit an application for reinstatement with any required fees. Reinstatement is at the discretion of the board and, except for reinstatement following license revocation or suspension, may be granted by the executive director of the board upon completion of an application and payment of any required fees.
1. Pharmacist license |
$210 |
2. Pharmacist license after revocation or suspension |
$500 |
3. Pharmacy technician registration |
$35 |
4. Pharmacy technician registration after revocation or suspension |
$125 |
5. Facilities or entities that cease operation and wish to resume shall not be eligible for reinstatement but shall apply for a new permit or registration. Facilities or entities that failed to renew and continued to operate for more than one renewal cycle shall pay the current and all back renewal fees for the years in which they were operating plus the following reinstatement fees: |
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a. Pharmacy permit |
$240 |
b. Physician permit to practice pharmacy |
$240 |
c. Medical equipment supplier permit |
$210 |
d. Humane society permit |
$30 |
e. Outsourcing facility permit |
$240 |
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$115 |
g. Nonresident outsourcing facility registration |
$240 |
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$180 |
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$75 |
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$50 |
G. Application for change or inspection fees for facilities or other entities.
1. Change of pharmacist-in-charge |
$50 |
2. Change of ownership for any facility |
$50 |
3. Inspection for remodeling or change of location for any facility |
$150 |
4. Reinspection of any facility |
$150 |
5. Board-required inspection for a robotic pharmacy system |
$150 |
6. Board-required inspection of an innovative program location |
$150 |
7. Change of pharmacist responsible for an approved innovative program |
$25 |
H. Miscellaneous fees.
1. Duplicate wall certificate |
$25 |
2. Returned check |
$35 |
3. Duplicate license or registration |
$10 |
4. Verification of licensure or registration |
$25 |
18VAC110-20-215. Outsourcing facilities.
A. Any facility in the Commonwealth engaged in the sterile compounding of drugs or devices to be dispensed without a prescription for a specific patient shall obtain a permit as an outsourcing facility from the board in accordance with § 54.1-3434.05 of the Code of Virginia. Any outsourcing facility located outside of the Commonwealth that delivers in any manner Schedule II through VI drugs or devices into the Commonwealth without a prescription for a specific patient shall be registered with the board in accordance with § 54.1-3434.5 of the Code of Virginia.
B. In order to obtain or renew a permit or registration, outsourcing facilities shall submit to the board (i) documentation that the facility is registered as an outsourcing facility under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and (ii) a copy of a current inspection report consistent with § 54.1-3434.05 or 54.1-3434.5 of the Code of Virginia. Outsourcing facilities that fail to demonstrate that the facility is registered as an outsourcing facility under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act or submit a copy of a current inspection report consistent with § 54.1-3434.05 or 54.1-3434.5 shall not meet the requirements for an initial permit or registration or for renewal of a permit or registration.
C. An outsourcing facility shall comply with all provisions of this chapter relating to a pharmacy in Parts IV (18VAC110-20-110 et seq.) and VI (18VAC110-20-240 et seq.), with the following exceptions:
1. Subsections E and F of 18VAC110-20-190, relating to dispensed prescriptions.
2. Subsection A of 18VAC110-20-200, relating to prescriptions awaiting delivery.
3. Subsections B and C of 18VAC110-20-240, relating to prescriptions and chart orders.
4. 18VAC110-20-250, relating to automated data processing prescription records.
5. Subsections C, D, E, and F of 18VAC110-20-270, relating to preparation and dispensing of prescriptions.
D. In addition to applicable requirements for pharmacies, outsourcing facilities shall comply with the following:
1. Pharmacist supervision. At all times, such facilities shall be under the supervision of a PIC who routinely practices at the location designated on the permit application. A pharmacist shall be present at all times when the facility is open for business.
2. Records.
a. All records, including the receipt and disposition of drugs or devices, shall be maintained by the facility for a period of five years and shall be available to the board upon request.
b. Compounding records shall include identification and strength of the drugs and shall provide the ingredients, expiration dates, and the source of such ingredients. Records shall also include the national drug code number of the source drug or bulk active ingredient, if available; the strength of the active ingredient per unit; the dosage form and route of administration; the package description; the number of individual units produced; the national drug code number of the final product, if assigned, or lot number; and an appropriately assigned expiration date or beyond-use date.
c. Outsourcing facilities shall maintain quality control records to include stability and sterility testing for determining beyond-use dating.
E. No outsourcing facility may distribute or dispense any drug to any person pursuant to a prescription unless it also maintains a current active pharmacy permit. The pharmacy shall comply with all state and federal laws, regulations, and requirements, except it shall compound in compliance with current good manufacturing practices under § 501(a)(2)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 USC § 351(a)(2)(B)).
Part VIII
Labeling and Packaging Standards for Prescriptions
18VAC110-20-321. Compounding.
A. The compounding of both sterile and nonsterile drug products by a pharmacy that does not share the same physical space with an outsourcing facility shall be performed in accordance with USP-NF compounding standards and § 54.1-3410.2 of the Code of Virginia.
B. The compounding of sterile drug products by an outsourcing facility or by a pharmacy sharing the same physical space with an outsourcing facility shall be performed in accordance with current good manufacturing practices under § 501(a)(2)(B) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 USC § 351(a)(2)(B)).
FORMS (18VAC110-20)
Application for Registration as a Pharmacy Intern (rev. 8/07)
Affidavit of Practical Experience, Pharmacy Intern (rev. 8/07)
Application for Licensure as a Pharmacist by Examination (rev. 11/09)
Instructions for Reinstating or Reactivating a Pharmacist License (rev. 3/11)
Application for Approval of a Continuing Education Program (rev. 8/07)
Application for License to Dispense Drugs (rev. 8/07)
Application for a Pharmacy Permit (rev. 6/10)
Application for a Nonresident Pharmacy Registration (rev.
7/08)
Application for a Pharmacy Permit (rev. 12/2015)
Application for a Non-Resident Pharmacy Registration (rev. 12/2015)
Application for a Non-Resident Outsourcing Facility Registration (12/2015)
Application for an Outsourcing Facility Permit (12/2015)
Application for a Permit as a Medical Equipment Supplier (rev. 3/09)
Application for a Controlled Substances Registration Certificate (rev. 4/09)
Closing of a Pharmacy (rev. 8/07)
Application for Approval of an Innovative (Pilot) Program (rev. 8/07)
Pharmacy Technician Registration Instructions and Application (rev. 3/09)
Instructions for Reinstating a Pharmacy Technician Registration (rev. 3/11)
Application for Approval of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program (rev. 8/07)
Application for Registration for Volunteer Practice (rev. 8/07)
Sponsor Certification for Volunteer Registration (rev. 8/08)
Application for Reinstatement of Registration as a Pharmacy Intern (eff. 9/07)
Affidavit for Limited-Use Pharmacy Technician (rev. 8/07)
Limited-Use Pharmacy Technician Registration Instructions and Application (rev. 7/08)
Registration for a Pharmacy to be a Collection Site for Donated Drugs (eff. 4/09)
Application for Approval of Repackaging Training Program (eff. 12/10)