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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.

Program Information

Program/Board Members

Dmitry Kunin, Senior Program Director

State Board of Pharmacy 
1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
Denver, CO 80202

Phone: 303-894-7800  |  Fax: 303-894-7692  |  Email: dora_pharmacyboard@state.co.us

 

Board Members:

  • Patricia A.Evacko, PharmD., President
    Term Expires: July 1, 2026
  • Kristen Wolf, PharmD, BCSCP, Vice President
    Term Expires: July 1, 2027
  • Avani Soni, Pharm.D., RPh
    Term Expires: July 1, 2025
  • Michael Scruggs, Pharm.D
    Term Expires: July 1, 2025
  • Ryan Leyland, PharmD, RPh
    Term Expires: July 1, 2027
  • Alexandra Zuccarelli, MBA
    Term Expires: July 1, 2027
  • Jayant Patel
    Term Expires: July 1, 2027
Public Notices

Stakeholder Meeting – December 16, 2024

The purpose of this Stakeholder Meeting is for the Board to receive feedback on proposed new Rule 17.00.00, Appendix G – MAT Prescription Protocol - The purpose is to create a new MAT Prescribing Statewide Protocol that is required as part of implementation of Colorado House Bill 24-1045.

 

Rulemaking Hearing – October 3, 2024

The purpose of this Rulemaking Hearing is to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to testify before the Board determines on proposed changes to Rules 14.00.00, 15.00.00, 17.00.00, 21-00-00, 17(Appendix A), 3.00.00, 23.00.00, 11.00.00, proposed new Rule 17.00.00(Appendix E & F) to implement HB24-1045, and proposed changes to Rules 2.00.00, 3.00.00 & 31.00.00, to implement Colorado Senate Bill 24-209.

 

Stakeholder Meeting – August 19, 2024

The purpose of this Stakeholder Meeting is for the Board to receive feedback on proposed changes to Rules 14.00.00, 15.00.00, 17.00.00, 21-00-00, 17(Appendix A), 3.00.00, 23.00.00, 11.00.00, proposed new Rule 17.00.00(Appendix E & F) to implement HB24-1045, and proposed changes to Rules 2.00.00, 3.00.00 & 31.00.00, to implement Colorado Senate Bill 24-209.

 

Permanent Rulemaking Hearing – January 18, 2024

The purpose of the Permanent Rulemaking Hearing is to receive testimony before the Board determines whether to adopt proposed revisions and additions to Rule 14 - OTHER OUTLETS.  The purpose of the proposed revisions and additions are "to clarify organizations utilizing an Other Outlet license type on record keeping requirements with mobile drug delivery and administration."

 

REQUESTING WRITTEN STAKEHOLDER COMMENTS
Colorado Board of Pharmacy

What is this about?

The Colorado Board of Pharmacy ("Board") is requesting written comments regarding proposed revisions and additions to Rule 14 - OTHER OUTLETS.  The purpose of the proposed revisions and additions are "to clarify organizations utilizing an Other Outlet license type on record keeping requirements with mobile drug delivery and administration." The Board will hold a Rulemaking Hearing on January 18, 2024, to determine whether to adopt the proposed revisions and additions to Rule 14 - OTHER OUTLETS on a permanent basis. Please submit written comments to dora_dpo_rulemaking@state.co.us by December 15, 2023, however the Board will continue to accept written comments until the Rulemaking Hearing on January 18, 2024. Written comments will be posted on the Board's website under the "Public Notices" tab as received for all stakeholders to access and review.

 

Permanent Rulemaking Hearing - October 5, 2023

The purpose of the Permanent Rulemaking Hearing is to receive testimony before the Board determines whether to repeal Rules 32.00.00 - PROTECTIONS FOR PROVISION OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE IN COLORADO and 33.00.00 - PROTECTING COLORADO’S WORKFORCE AND EXPANDING LICENSING OPPORTUNITIES on a permanent basis to implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-188 (Concerning Protections for Accessing Reproductive Health Care) and Colorado Senate Bill 23-265 (Concerning a Prohibition on a Regulator Imposing Discipline Against a Person Based on Certain Activities Involving Marijuana).  And to consider proposed changes to: Rule 5.01.40 – OUTLETS, Rule 11.06.10 – RECORDS AND RECORKEEPING, Rule 19.01.10 – ADMINISTRATION, Rules 1, 5, 11, 14, 21, 26, 27, 29, and 30 – PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT, OUTLETS, RECORDS AND RECORDKEEPING, OTHER OUTLETS, COMPOUNDING, REMOTE PHARMACY PRACTICE, HOSPITAL PHARMACY SATELLITE, PHARMACY TECHNICIANS, COVID-19 HEALTH RESPONSE RULE, Rule 23.00.70 – ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION MONITORING PROGRAM, Rule 3, 11, 17, 20, and 21 – DISPENSING, RECORDS AND RECORDKEEPING, COLLABORATIVE PHARMACY PRACTICE, CENTRAL PRESCRIPTION PROCESSING, and COMPOUNDING, Rule 5 – OUTLETS, Rule 2 – ORDERS, Rule 3 – DISPENSING, Rule 5 – OUTLETS, Rule 12 - NUCLEAR PHARMACY, and Rule 21 – COMPOUNDING.

Emergency and Permanent Rulemaking Hearing - September 21, 2023

The Board of Pharmacy held a Rulemaking Hearing to allow stakeholders a final opportunity to testify before the Board determined whether to adopt the proposed new Rule 33.00.00 (RULES AND REGULATIONS REGARDING GENERALLY ACCEPTED STANDARDS OF PHARMACY PRACTICE REGARDING PREGNANCY-RELATED SERVICES) to implement Colorado Senate Bill 23-190(opens in new window) (Concerning Policies to Make Punishable Deceptive Actions regarding Pregnancy-Related Services.

Legislative Updates
Meeting Minutes

Board Meeting Minutes

Veterinary Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee (VPAC) Minutes