Pharmacy Operations

Question 1

How many members serve on the state board of pharmacy, and how long is each term of service?

Answer 1

7 members
4 years

Question 2

How many public members (non-pharmacists) and how many pharmacist members serve on the board of pharmacy?

Answer 2

1 public member (non-pharmacist) and 6 pharmacists

Question 3

What is the name of the agency that issues pharmacist licenses?

Answer 3

Kansas Board of Pharmacy

Question 4

What is the minimum age to become a licensed pharmacist?

Answer 4

18 years

Question 5

What exams are required for new graduate pharmacist licensure?

Answer 5

NAPLEX and MPJE

Question 6

How long does a pharmacist have to notify the board of a change in residential address or email address?

Answer 6

Within 30 days of change

Question 7

What are the CPE requirements for pharmacists (e.g., how many hours per renewal period, how long is the renewal period, are live hours required, any specific CPE topic requirements)?

Answer 7

30 hours of ACPE- or Board-approved CPE every two years.

Certificates of completion for CPE not reported to CPE Monitor must be submitted to Board within 30 days.

Question 8

How often is the pharmacist license renewed?

Answer 8

Every other year (biennial) by June 30 at 11:59 pm of the renewal year

Question 9

If a pharmacist’s license lapses, what action can be taken to reinstate the license?

Answer 9

• Applicant must complete “Pharmacist Reinstatement” application and submit to the Board office
• If license has been expired >3 years, applicant must retake the MPJE. submit proof of CE completion during the expired period, and pay renewal and late fees.
• If license has been expired and applicant has not been practicing pharmacy in the past 5 years, the applicant must retake and pass the NAPLEX

Question 10

Are there any special requirements to become a nuclear pharmacist, consultant pharmacist or other specialty pharmacist?

Answer 10

No

Question 11

What are the requirements to serve as a pharmacist preceptor?

Answer 11

1) Have at least 2 years of experience actively working as a pharmacist

2) Email the board of pharmacy to apply

Question 12

Do individuals need to submit fingerprints to register as an intern?

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

Are interns required to have a criminal background check?

Answer 13

Yes

Question 14

When does an intern license expire?

Answer 14

6 years from the date of issue

Question 15

How many intern hours are required?

Answer 15

1,740 hours

Question 16

What is the ratio of interns for each pharmacist in a community/hospital setting?

Answer 16

2 interns to 1 pharmacist

Question 17

Are there permitted conditions in which the number of interns per pharmacist can increase?

Answer 17

No

Question 18

What is the minimum age to become a pharmacy technician?

Answer 18

There is no minimum age requirement

Question 19

Do technicians have to be licensed or registered?

Answer 19

Technicians do not need to be licensed, but they must register with the board of pharmacy

Question 20

What exams or certifications are required for all technicians?

Answer 20

Beginning July 1, 2017, all newly registered pharmacy technicians must have PTCB or ExCPT certification prior to their first renewal. Does not apply to technicians registered before July 1, 2017.

Question 21

Are there different levels of pharmacy technicians based on certification or training?

Answer 21

No

Question 22

What is the ratio of technicians for each pharmacist in a community/hospital setting?

Answer 22

1 pharmacist to 4 pharmacy technicians

A pharmacist shall not supervise at any time more than two pharmacy technicians who have not passed a certification examination approved by the board.

Question 23

Are there permitted conditions in which the number of technicians per pharmacist can increase?

Answer 23

No

Question 24

What are the requirements for pharmacy staff identification badges?

Answer 24

• Pharmacists, pharmacy students, and pharmacy interns must wear a visible nametag while performing pharmacist functions in a pharmacy
• Pharmacy technicians shall wear a name badge or similar identification with the pharmacy technician’s name and designation.

Question 25

What organization operates the impaired pharmacist recovery program?

Answer 25

The Kansas Pharmacists Recovery Network (KsPRN)

Question 26

What healthcare professionals can enroll in the state’s impaired pharmacist recovery program?

Answer 26

Pharmacists and pharmacy interns

Question 27

Can a healthcare professional self-enroll in the impaired pharmacist recovery program?

Answer 27

Yes

Question 28

Are non-resident pharmacies required to provide a toll-free telephone number for consultation on the prescription container labeling?

Answer 28

Yes

Question 29

Are nonresident pharmacies required to be open for a defined number of days and hours per week?

Answer 29

No, but nonresident pharmacies must maintain an incoming toll-free telephone number for use by Kansas customers to facilitate personal communication with a pharmacist with access to patient records. The service must be available during normal business hours for at least 40 hours and 6 days per week.

Question 30

Does the board require a specific inspection/assessment form to be used by pharmacists?

Answer 30

No

Question 31

If specified, do the licenses need to be the original, or is a photocopy or printed copy acceptable?

Answer 31

Original must be displayed conspicuously

Question 32

What are the space and/or equipment requirements for a pharmacy (e.g., pharmacy size, hot/cold water, compounding equipment, references)?

Answer 32

Each facility at which prescription-only drugs are stored or handled must be clean with adequate lighting, ventilation, temperature, sanitation, humidity, space, equipment and security conditions. Compounding areas need to be clean and have a hot and cold water sink and refrigerator that can maintain temperature.

Question 33

What are the advertising limitations or signage requirements for pharmacies?

Answer 33

Cannot be false or misleading

Question 34

Within how many days must a change of pharmacy ownership or location be reported to the Board?

Answer 34

Within 5 days of change

Question 35

Within how many days must pharmacy closures be reported to the board?

Answer 35

Within 5 days after termination of operations at that location.

Question 36

Within how many days must a pharmacy notify the board that there has been a change in the pharmacist-in-charge?

Answer 36

- Outgoing PIC must notify the Board of Pharmacy within 5 days of resignation. - Use PIC Change Form BA-50

Question 37

What requirements are there for emergency kits in long-term care facilities or other institutional facilities (e.g., who refills the kit, what time frame must the kit be filled)?

Answer 37

1) Drugs maintained under control of pharmacist-in-charge of partnering pharmacy 2) Pharmaceutical services committee shall be responsible for limiting the type and quantity of controlled substances placed in each kit 3) Administration of controlled substances in the kit shall be in compliance with the controlled substance act. 4) Consultant pharmacist shall be responsible for developing procedures, proper control and accountability for the kit, shall maintain records, and periodically conduct physical inventories.

Question 38

Are there permissible pharmacist breaks or a maximum break duration?

Answer 38

Not addressed in Kansas law

Question 39

During a pharmacist break, does a sign need to be posted that the pharmacist is not on duty?

Answer 39

Not addressed in Kansas law

Question 40

What intern/technician functions can be done without the presence of a pharmacist?

Answer 40

Not addressed in Kansas law

Question 41

Are there any limitations on medication delivery (by couriers, pharmacy employees or by kiosk)?

Answer 41

No

Question 42

Are there any limitations on drive-up windows?

Answer 42

No