Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Pharmacy
 
chapter
Regulations for Practitioners of the Healing Arts to Sell Controlled Substances [18 VAC 110 ‑ 30]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description Establishes qualifications for licensure for physicians selling drugs in their practices and sets standards for the facility and practice.
State Authority Chapters 33 and 34 of Title 54.1
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation 1) Conform requirements for functions that are similar to those performed in a pharmacy.

2) Update provisions for consistency with newer technology and practices.
Meetings See all meetings (5) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Caroline Juran, RPh  / Executive Director
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23233-1463
Email Address: caroline.juran@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)527-4456    FAX: (804)527-4472    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Increase in fees Proposed DPB review in progress.
Action to change nurse practitioner references to advanced practice registered nurse pursuant to Ch. 183 of the 2023 General Assembly Fast-Track Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress.
Implementation of 2021 Periodic Review Proposed Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
LImited license for prescribing Schedule VI drugs in non-profit clinics Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/03/2022.
Handling fee Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/18/2021.
Increase in fees Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/14/2020.
Permits for facilities Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/28/2017.
Regulatory reform Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/02/2013.
One-time reduction in renewal fees
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/28/2009.
Elimination of inactive license fee
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/06/2008.
One-time fee reduction
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/29/2006.
Returned check fee
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/03/2006.
Periodic review for consistency with changes to regulation of the practice of pharmacy Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/22/2006.
Increase in fees Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/04/2002.
Review of regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/17/2001.

Withdrawn Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Increase in fees NOIRA Stage withdrawn on 04/14/2000 after the comment period had ended.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
1/17/2022 Agency Completed Amend
10/16/2012 Agency Completed Amend
9/30/2003 Agency Completed Amend
9/30/1999 Agency Completed Amend