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Committee highlights record-keeping and payout problems at Board of Pharmacy
Summary
The Board of Pharmacy drew criticism during the committee session for record-keeping failures, perception problems among licensees, and an overpayment for accrued leave that the board recovered; legislators also discussed geographic representation on the board and staggered appointment timing from recent sunset legislation.
Members of the Joint Interim Committees criticized the Board of Pharmacy for administrative missteps, public dissatisfaction among pharmacists and pharmacy businesses, and a high-profile employee payout that drew attention during the one-year rollover review.
Miss Thomas summarized the board's recent changes and responsibilities. The board, which dates back to 1887, was rolled over for one year by legislation that took effect May 14, 2025. She said the board had five governor-appointed members serving five-year terms, compensated at $500 per day plus expenses; the board had…
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