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Kansas Board of Pharmacy seeks clearer rules on emergency kits and drug distribution systems for long‑term care
Summary
The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations reviewed proposed amendments from the Kansas Board of Pharmacy that would split an existing regulation into two parts: one governing emergency kits (e‑kits) in long‑term care facilities and one governing facility drug distribution systems.
The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules and Regulations reviewed proposed amendments from the Kansas Board of Pharmacy that would split an existing regulation into two clearer parts: one governing emergency kits in long‑term care facilities and one governing drug distribution systems for facilities served by pharmacies.
Bradford DeYoung, an attorney for the Board of Pharmacy, told the committee the board found the prior regulation conflated two separate topics and that splitting the rule will reduce confusion for inspectors and licensees. "68710 will only govern e‑kits or emergency kits in long‑term care facilities," DeYoung said, explaining the kits are statutorily created and "ownership will remain with the pharmacy that…
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