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State Board Meetings - 2023

Pharmacy Workplace Survey 2023 vs. 2022

89 Washington Ave, 2nd Floor West
Albany, New York 12234

Members of the public will be allowed to observe the Board of Pharmacy meeting.  For security purposes, valid Government issued ID will be required for entry.  Those planning to attend must email their full name to the Pharmacy Board office at pharmbd@nysed.gov at least 48 hours in advance. Failure to notify the Board office may result in delayed entry to the meeting.

** Agenda and Times Subject to Change**

Public Session 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 

  • Welcome and Introduction 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. 
  • Review and approval of March meeting minutes 10:15 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. 
  • Report of the Chair 10:20 a.m. -10:30 a.m. 
  • Report of the Executive Secretary 10:30 a.m. – 10: 45 a.m. 
  • New business 
    • Discussion: Long Acting Injectables 10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 
    • Discussion: Hormonal Contraception Bill 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 
    • Discussion: Review of 2023 Pharmacy Workplace Survey 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 
    • November Meeting Location 12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. 
  • Closing remarks and adjournment 12:45 p.m. 

1140 Broadway 
New York, New York 12234

Members of the public may observe the Board of Pharmacy meeting and will be allowed entrance to the building 15 minutes prior to the start of Public Session.  For security purposes, members of the public who wish to observe the meeting must send an email to the Pharmacy Board office providing their full name at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.  Failure to advise the Board office of your intent to attend the meeting may result in your entrance being delayed.  Valid Government ID is required for entry into the building.

** Agenda and Times Subject to Change**
    
Executive Session 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m.  

Public Session 10:45 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.    

  • Welcome and Introduction 10:45 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. 
  • Review and approval of October meeting minutes 11: 10 a.m. – 11: 15 a.m. 
  • Report of the Chair 11:15 a.m. -11:25 p.m. 
  • Report of the Executive Secretary 11:25 p.m. – 11: 45 p.m. 
  • Presentation: Updates on USP 11:45 p.m. – 12: 15 p.m.  
  • New business 
    • Discussion: Establishment Operations 12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. 
    • Discussion: Drafted Central Fill Regulations 12:30 p.m. – 1: 30 p.m. 
    • Discussion: Long-Acting Injectable Medications Regulations 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. 
    • Discussion: Pharmacy Workload Survey Content Review 2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 
    • Discussion: Executive Committee Nomination Proposals 2:30 p.m. – 2: 45 p.m. 
  • Closing remarks and adjournment 2:45 p.m. – 3: 00 p.m. 
State Board Meetings - 2022

89 Washington Avenue, Room EB 201 Albany, New York 12234

Visitors may observe the Board of Pharmacy meeting and will be allowed access to the building 30 minutes prior to the meeting starting. Visitor seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Once seating is full, guests will be directed to an overflow space to view the meeting remotely.

** Agenda Subject to Change**

Public Session 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

  • Welcome and Introduction 10:00 a.m.- 10:25 a.m.
  • Review and approval of June meeting minutes 10:25 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
  • Report of the Chair 10:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.
  • Report of the Executive Secretary 10:40 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Presentation: Bureau of Narcotics Legislative Update 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Presentation: The Office of the Professions Modernization Program 11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
  • New business
    • Continuing Education Frequently Asked Questions Webpage Review 11:50 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
    • Drug Retail Price List 12:15p.m. - 12:20 p.m.
    • Committee appointments 12:20 p.m. – 12:25 p.m.
  • Closing remarks and adjournment 12:25 p.m. – 12:40 p.m.

89 Washington Avenue, Room EB 201
Albany, New York 12234

Visitors may attend the Board of Pharmacy meeting and will be allowed access to the building 30 minutes prior to the meeting starting. Visitor seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis following social distancing protocols. Once seating is full, guests will be directed to an overflow space to view the meeting remotely. Visitors and employees of the State Education Department are strongly recommended to wear a mask while on premises.

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

** Agenda Subject to Change**

Public Session 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

  • Welcome and Introduction 10:00 a.m.- 10:25 a.m.
  • Review and approval of March meeting minutes 10:25 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
  • Report of the Chair 10:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.
  • Report of the Executive Secretary 10:40 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Old business
  • New business
    • Discussion pertaining to Pharmacy security requirements 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
  • Closing remarks and adjournment 12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
State Board Meetings - 2021

Notice: Chapter 417 of the Laws of 2021, (Part E) effective September 2, 2021, allows State and local government entities to meet remotely by conference call or similar service. Thus, allowing virtual meetings to continue to be held until January 15, 2022. Therefore, the State Board for Pharmacy meeting scheduled for November 30, 2021 will be held electronically via webinar. Members of the public may view the public session of the Board meeting by logging into the webinar at the address below:
https://meetnydirect.webex.com/meetnydirect/onstage/g.php?MTID=e5ae5a2672f0a62eefd7cd0bf2c73d86e

Public Session 10:00 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.  

  • Welcome and Introduction 10:00 a.m.- 10:15 a.m.
  • Review and approval of August meeting minutes 10:15 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.
  • Report of the Chair 10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
  • Report of the Executive Secretary 10:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.  
  • Report of the Part III Committee 10:40 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
  • Discussion around USP Revisions Update 10:45 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.
  • DOH Presentation and discussion around Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT) 10:55 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.
  • Unfinished Business 11:25 a.m. – 11: 45 a.m.
    • Update on Proposed Regulatory Amendments to Licensure Requirements 11:25 a.m. – 11:35 a.m.
    • Discussion of Pharm Tec Profile for P-12 students 11:35 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
    • Board Member Committee Appointments 11:40 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
  • New Business 11:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    • Drug price poster 11:50 a.m. – 11:55 a.m.
    • Discussion around revised inspection letter 11:55 a.m - 12:05 p.m.
    • Discussion around proposed By-Law revisions 12:05 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.
  • Closing remarks and adjournment 12:00 p.m. – 12:05 p.m.

Executive Session 10:00 a.m.- 10:30 a.m.

  • Professional Exams
  • Topics related to Disciplinary and Professional Assistance Matters

Public Session 10:45 a.m. – 12:35 p.m.

  • Welcome and Introduction 10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  • Review and approval of May meeting minutes 11:00 a.m.- 11:05 a.m.
  • Report of the Chair 11:05 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
  • Report of the Executive Secretary 11:15 a.m.- 11:25 a.m.
  • Report of the Part III committee 11:25 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Report of the MPJE committee 11:30 a.m.- 11:35 a.m.
  • New Business 11:35 a.m. - 12:35 p.m.
    • Proposed Regulatory Amendments to Update Licensure Requirements 11:35a.m. - 12:00 noon
    • Discussion of draft pharm tech profile for P-12 students 12:00 noon- 12:10 p.m.
    • Committee appointments 12:10 p.m. – 12:25 p.m.
    • Future meeting dates 12:25 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Closing remarks and adjournment 12:30 p.m. -12:35 p.m.

Due to government orders designed to protect health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, the May 18, 2021 meeting of the State Board of Pharmacy will be conducted via webinar. Members of the public may view the Board meeting by logging into the webinar at: https://meetnydirect.webex.com/meetnydirect/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef0f5088a76606b1eedfb5190fe88809f

Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Public Session 9:00 a.m.- 10:40 a.m.

  • Welcome and Introduction 9:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.
  • Review and approval of March meeting minutes 9:20 a.m.- 9:25 a.m.
  • Report of the Chair 9:25 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.
  • Report of the Executive Secretary 9:40 a.m.- 9:50 a.m.
  • Report of the Part III committee 9:50 a.m. – 9:55 a.m.
  • Report of the MPJE committee 9:55 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.
  • Bureau of Immunization Report 10:00 a.m.- 10:15 a.m.
  • Unfinished business 10:15 a.m.– 10:25 a.m.
    • Department Update: Registered Pharmacy Technician Law
  • New Business 10:25 a.m. -10:35 a.m.
    • NABP Virtual Meeting Update 10:25 a.m-10:30 a.m.
    • Committee updates 10:30 a.m.- 10:35 a.m.
  • Closing remarks and adjournment 10:35 a.m. -10:40 a.m.

Executive Session 11:00 a.m. – 12 noon

  • Professional Exams
  • Topics related to Disciplinary and Professional Assistance Matters

Due to government orders designed to protect health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, the March 11, 2021 meeting of the State Board of Pharmacy will be conducted via webinar. Members of the public may view the Board meeting by logging into the webinar at: https://meetnydirect.webex.com/meetnydirect/onstage/g.php?MTID=e5cee07c74945d3a7eb0570a302147b58

Thursday, March 11, 2021

** Agenda Subject to Change**

Executive Session 9:00 am – 10:00 am

  • Professional Exams
  • Topics related to Disciplinary and Professional Assistance Matters

Public Session 10:30 am- 12:30 pm

  • Welcome and Introduction 10:30 am – 10:40 am
  • Review and approval of December meeting minutes 10:40 am- 10:45 am
  • Report of the Chair 10:45 am – 10:55 am
  • Report of the Executive Secretary 10:55 am- 11:05 am
  • Report of the Part III committee 11:05 am – 11:10 am
  • Report of the MPJE committee 11:10 am- 11:15 am
  • Implementation of the Registered Pharmacy Technician Law 11:15 am – 11: 30 am
    • Report of the Pharmacy Technician Law committee
      • Acceptable certification programs
      • Licensing Fees and Registration
    • Department Update
      • Interviewing of potential Board Members
      • Updating of FAQ’s
  • ASHP Meeting Update 11:30 am- 11:40 am
    •  Recap of Virtual Meeting
  • Old business 12:00 noon – 12:05 p.m.
    • Drug Price List Report
  • New Business 12:05pm -12:25pm
    • Temporarily Licensed Pharmacy Technician Update
    • Phishing Scam
    • Revision of the October Meeting Dates
    • Future Part III dates
    • Slate of the Nominating Committee
  • Closing remarks and adjournment 12:25pm -12:30pm
State Board Meetings - 2020

9:00 a.m. Executive Session

  • Proprietary matters relating to licensing exam development, administration and assessment
  • Disciplinary and Professional Assistance Program discussions that address confidential processes, investigations and prosecutions

Break: 11:00 a.m.

11:30 a.m. Public Session (note: agenda subject to change)

Approximate
Time		  
11:30 Welcome and Introduction
Review and approval of September meeting minutes
11:45 Report of the Chair
12:00 Report of the Executive Secretary
12:15 Reports of the Part III Committee
12:25 Report of the MPJE Committee
12:30 Report of the Pharmacy Technician Law Committee
12:45 OP Modernization Program Presentation
1:15 Professional Assistance Program Presentation
1:30 New Business
2021 Board of Pharmacy meeting date determinations
1:35 Closing Statements
1:40 Adjourn

Event address for attendees: https://meetnydirect.webex.com/meetnydirect/onstage/g.php?MTID=e2b6ee165f7670cc5fc8b26957b34e0eb 

Tuesday, September 22, 2020, 9:00 a.m.

Public Session: 9:00 a.m. (note: agenda is subject to change)

  • Welcome and Introduction
  • Review and approval of March 5, 2020 meeting minutes
  • Report of the Board Chair
  • Report of the Executive Secretary
  • Committee Reports
    • MPJE Committee
    • Part III Committee
  • Unfinished Business
    • Pharmacy Technician Bill
  • New Business
    • Committee Assignments
    • Future Meeting Dates
  • Adjournment

Executive Session will commence at the close of Public Session

  • Proprietary matters relating to licensing exam development, administration and Assessment
  • Disciplinary and Professional Assistance Program discussions that address Confidential processes, investigations and prosecutions.

Via WebEx

Tuesday, July 28, 2020, 11:45am

Executive Session Only: 11:45am -12:30pm

  • Profession Examination
  • Matters Pertaining to Professional Discipline

Via WebEx

Friday, May 22, 2020, 3:00 p.m.

Executive Session Only: 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

  • Profession Examination

WebEx Meeting

Wednesday, April 29, 2020, 10:00 a.m

Executive Session Only: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

  • Profession Examination
State Board Meetings - 2019

Executive Session: 9:00 a.m. 

  • Proprietary matters relating to licensing exam development, administration, and assessment
  • Disciplinary and Professional Assistance Program discussions that address confidential processes, investigations, and prosecutions

Break: 12:00 p.m.

Public Session: 12:45 p.m. (Note: agenda is subject to change)

12:45

  • Welcome and introduction
  • Review and approval of the September 2019 meeting minutes

1:00

  • Report of the Acting Executive Secretary

1:10

  • Report of the Chair

1:25

  • Discussion: DQSA and USP 800

1:45

  • CDTM Committee report

2:00

  • MPJE Committee report

2:10

  • Examination Part III report

2:20

  • Old business

2:40

  • New business

3:00

  • Adjourn

Upcoming Meetings

  • March 5, 2020
  • May 7, 2020
  • September 22, 2020
  • November 11, 2020

89 Washington Avenue
Education Building Room 216
Albany, NY 12234

Video Conference Locations:

Port Chester

Tuesday September 17, 2019. 8:30 a.m.

Executive Session: 8:30 a.m.

  • Proprietary matters relating to licensing exam development, administration, and assessment
  • Disciplinary and Professional Assistance Program discussions that address confidential processes, investigations, and prosecutions

Break: 11:30 a.m.

Public Session: 12:30 p.m. (Note: agenda is subject to change)

Approximate Time

  • 12:30 Welcome and introduction, Review and approval of the March and May 2019 meeting minutes
  • 12:45 Report of the Chairperson
  • 1:15 Report of the Acting Board Executive Secretary
  • 1:30 USP 800
  • 2:10 CDTM Committee report
  • 2:25 MPJE Committee report
  • 2:35 Examination Part III report
  • 2:45 Technology Committee report
  • 3:00 New business, Looking ahead (next meeting)
  • 3:30 Adjourn

89 Washington Avenue
Education Building
Room 216A/B
Albany, NY 12234

Video Conference Locations

New York City
Port Chester
Buffalo

Tuesday May 14, 2019

Public Session: 9:00 a.m.

  • Committee Appointments
  • Recognition by the Chair

Executive Session: 9:15 a.m.

  • Proprietary matters relating to licensing exam development, administration, and assessment.
  • Disciplinary and Professional Assistance Program discussions that address confidential processes, investigations, and prosecutions..

Tentative Meeting Dates