Board of Pharmacy

Question 1

Who makes up the board

Answer 1

9 pharmacists
2 techs
2 public representatives
1 executive secretary

Question 2

How long do board members hold their positions

Answer 2

5 years

Question 3

Public Representatives

Answer 3

elected by board of regents from general public

Cannot:
- have been a board member within the past 5 years
- be a licensee within the board of pharmacy
- have any ownership of a pharmacy

Question 4

Executive Secretary

Answer 4

Appointed by the Board of Reagents

must be:
- pharmacist licensed in NYS for at least 5 years
- NOT part of the board

duties are decided by the Board of Reagents

Question 5

What government org/department is the BOP under?

Answer 5

BOP falls under the Board of Reagents

BOR oversees licensing requirements for all professions in the state

Question 6

Who chairs the board?

Answer 6

BOP elects a chairman & vice-chairman annually

Question 7

How are board members elected?

Answer 7

Members are appointed by BOR based on recommendation of the commissioner

Question 8

How often does the BOP meet?

Answer 8

No regulation
but historically 4x per year

March
May
September
November

Question 9

Who can attend meetings?

Answer 9

all meetings are open to the public

exception: Executive Sessions