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The Colorado State Board of Pharmacy regulates pharmacists, pharmacy interns, pharmacy technicians, in-state and nonresident pharmacies, in-state and out-of-state prescription drug wholesalers, satellite pharmacies, specialized prescription drug outlets, other outlets, and limited licenses. The Board upholds consumer protection by licensing qualified applicants, investigating complaints, and enforcing disciplinary actions against violators of the Pharmacists, Pharmacy Business and Pharmaceuticals Act and the Board's rules.
The Board consists of five pharmacist members and two public members and works in conjunction with the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Colorado Pharmacists Society, RxPlus Pharmacies, and the Colorado Retail Council.
- Licensing Services
- Discipline and Enforcement
- Laws, Rules and Policies
- Resources
Program Information
- Board Members
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Dmitry Kunin, Program Director
Board Members:
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Patricia A.Evacko, PharmD, President
Term Expires: July 1, 2022 -
Kristen Wolf, PharmD, BCSCP, Vice President
Term Expires: July 1, 2023 -
James Hansen, RPh, MBA
Term Expires: July 1, 2023 -
Jasjit Gill, Pharm.D., R.Ph
Term Expires: July 1, 2025 -
Avani Soni, RPh
Term Expires: July 1, 2025
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Casey Frank, JD, MPH
Term Expires: July 1, 2023 -
Brian C. Gonzales, MSW, LCSW, LAC
Term Expires: July 1, 2023
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- Public Notices
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Joint Stakeholder Meeting - July 23, 2021
The Division of Professions and Occupations will hold a VIRTUAL Joint Stakeholder Meeting to receive feedback on the implementation of Colorado House Bill 21-1276 (Concerning the prevention of substance use disorders), and subsequent proposed draft rules.
- Friday, July 23, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. (MDT)
- Webinar Registration
- Notice, HB21-1276, and Draft Rules
Joint Stakeholder Meeting - July 26, 2021
The Division of Professions and Occupations will hold a VIRTUAL Joint Stakeholder Meeting to receive feedback on the implementation of Colorado Senate Bill 21-077 (Concerning the elimination of verification of an individual's lawful presence in the United States as a requirement for individual credentialing), and subsequent proposed draft rules for each Board/Program.
- Monday, July 26, 2021, at 9:00 A.M. (MDT)
- Webinar Registration
- Notice, SB21-077, and Draft Rules
Stakeholder Meeting - June 14, 2021
The State Board of Pharmacy held VIRTUAL Stakeholder Meeting to receive feedback on:
- Implementing Colorado Senate Bill 21-011 (Concerning responsibilities of a pharmacist related to opiate antagonists);
- Implementing Colorado Senate Bill 21-094 (Concerning the continuation of the State Board of Pharmacy, and, in connection therewith, implementing recommendations contained in the 2020 sunset report by the Department of Regulatory Agencies and making other changes regarding the practice of professions regulated by the board);
- Implementing Colorado Senate Bill 21-122 (Concerning the bulk purchase of opiate antagonists pursuant to a standing order);
- Implementing Colorado Senate Bill 21-123 (Concerning expanding the Canadian prescription drug importation program to include prescription drug suppliers from nations other than Canada upon the enactment of legislation by the United States congress authorizing such practice); and
- New and revised rules recommended by the Board and stakeholders to provide clarity and a general cleanup of the rules.
- Stakeholder Meeting (recording): June 14, 2021
- Notice, Draft Rules, SB21-011, SB21-094, SB21-122, and SB21-123
Permanent Rulemaking Hearing - March 18, 2021
The State Board of Pharmacy will hold a VIRTUAL Permanent Rulemaking Hearing for the Board to consider adopting revisions to Rule 1.00.25 to correct language in the rule that conflicts with portions of the statute in Colorado Senate Bill (Concerning required disclosures to patients regarding formal actions based on sexual misconduct). These revisions are required by the Office of Legislative Legal Services (OLLS).
- Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 8:45 A.M. (MDT)
- Webinar Registration
- Notice, Draft Rule, and SB20-102
- February 11, 2021: Joint Stakeholder Meeting regarding SB20-102 Corrections (recording)
Stakeholder Meeting - December 11, 2020
New guidance from the Federal Department of Health and Human Services was published by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health on October 20, 2020, allowing pharmacy technicians to administer immunizations. On November 19, 2020, the State Board of Pharmacy held an Emergency Rulemaking Hearing to make revisions to Rule 19.00.00, which are now effective, allowing pharmacy technicians to administer immunizations in alignment with the recent federal guidance.
The State Board of Pharmacy will hold a VIRTUAL Stakeholder Meeting for the Board to receive feedback on these revisions, as the Board considers permanently adopting the changes to Rule 19.00.00.
- Friday, December 11, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. (MDT)
- ATTENDANCE VIA WEBINAR ONLY: Register Here
- Notice, New Rule, Federal Guidance
Permanent Rulemaking Hearing - November 19, 2020
The State Board of Pharmacy held a virtual Permanent Rulemaking Hearing to consider adopting a new rule to implement Colorado Senate Bill 20-102 (Concerning the Requirement of Providers to provide Disclosure of Sexual Misconduct to Patients prior to Treatment); and revisions to Rule 17.00.00, as required by the Office of Legislative Legal Services.
- Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 8:45 A.M. (MDT)
- Notice, New Rule, and SB20-102
- November 2, 2020: Stakeholder Meeting Recording
- September 22, 2020: Stakeholder Meeting Recording
Permanent Rulemaking Hearing - September 17, 2020
The State Board of Pharmacy (Board) held a VIRTUAL Permanent Rulemaking Hearing for the Board to consider adoption of the proposed new and revised State Board of Pharmacy’s rules to provide general cleanup and updates; and implement Colorado House Bill 20-1050, Colorado House Bill 20-1061, Colorado Senate Bill 20-136, and Colorado Senate Bill 20-007.
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- Thursday, September 17, 2020, at 8:45 A.M.
- Notice, New Rule, HB20-1050, HB20-1061, SB20-136, and SB20-007
- August 6, 2020: Stakeholder Meeting Recording Part 1, Part 2
Permanent Rulemaking Hearing - July 16, 2020
The State Board of Pharmacy (Board) held a VIRTUAL Permanent Rulemaking Hearing for the Board to consider permanently adopting Rule 30.00.00 (Temporary Suspension of State Board of Pharmacy Rules Related to Covid-19), as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic and Executive Order D 2020 038. The Board must also consider repealing Rule 3.04.00 (Colorado Cancer Drug Repository Program) subsequent to the approval of Colorado Senate Bill 19-081, which repeals the statutory provisions and basis of Rule 3.04.00.
- Legislative Updates
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- 2021 New Legislation
- HB 21-1123: CAPS Check for Substantiated Cases of Mistreatment of an At-Risk Adult
- HB21-1169: Prohibit Discrimination Organ Transplant Recipient
- SB21-011: Pharmacist Prescribe Dispense Opiate Antagonist
- SB21-077: Remove Lawful Presence Verification Credentialing
- SB21-097: Sunset Medical Transparency Act
- SB21-122: Opiate Antagonist Bulk Purchase And Standing Orders
- SB21-123: Expand Canadian Rx Import Program
- 2020 New Legislation
- 2021 New Legislation
- Meeting Minutes
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Board Meeting Minutes
- July 15, 2021, Pharmacy Board Meeting Minutes
- March 18, 2021, Pharmacy Board Meeting Minutes
- January 21, 2021, Pharmacy Board Meeting Minutes
Veterinary Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee (VPAC) Minutes