Board of Pharmacy lays out compliance rules for first‑time pharmacy managers

The Connecticut Board of Pharmacy told first‑time pharmacy managers at a public meeting that managers must meet specific staffing, training and reporting requirements to remain compliant with state oversight.

The guidance matters because managers are responsible for daily operations that affect controlled‑substance handling, patient safety and recordkeeping — areas the board said inspectors commonly cite.

Board presenters told new managers that a pharmacy manager must work a minimum of 35 hours per week in that role and maintain continuing education on an annual basis. An unnamed board presenter said, "What's the minimum number of hours pharmacy manager must work? 5. 35. Correct." Presenters also advised managers to track continuing education credits each calendar year and not to rely on two‑year batching: "It's 15 per year," a…