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Officials clarify distinction between registered pharmacist and PharmD during consent-agenda staffing item
Summary
During approval of the consent agenda, meeting participants discussed a personnel classification listed as 'registered pharmacist,' clarifying that the credential can be a state license after a bachelor's degree and is not necessarily a PharmD; a stated hourly pay rate was referenced but the transcript was unclear on the exact figure.
Members approving the consent agenda discussed a personnel classification listed as a "registered pharmacist" and sought clarification about the credential and pay range included in the item. Staff and meeting participants contrasted a registered pharmacist credential — which can follow a bachelor’s degree plus state licensure — with a PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) degree.
The matter was part of the consent agenda and did not receive separate debate or a standalone vote; the consent agenda motion…
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