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Board adopts standard-of-care policy statement, plans outreach and publication
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The board approved a policy statement to transition pharmacists providing health services to a standard-of-care model (amendments to §§40.51/40.52) and will publish the guidance in the board newsletter and coordinate stakeholder education on scope and prescription recognition.
The California State Board of Pharmacy approved a policy statement and recommended amendments to sections 40.51 and 40.52 to adopt an accepted standard-of-care practice model for pharmacists providing health services. The motion to approve the policy statement (Attachment 2) was made by Jesse and seconded in open session.
Supporters said the policy statement will help clarify scope changes under AB 1503 and reduce confusion for licensees. ‘‘This concise reminder will be very useful for both pharmacy licensees but also for pharmacists as well,’’ Jesse said during discussion. Dr. Richard Dang, who teaches APH certification programs, told the board the proposed change would reduce application and recognition barriers and emphasized the need for education so that payers accept pharmacist‑initiated prescriptions.
The board voted to adopt the policy statement and the chair said staff will release it and include the guidance in an issue of the board’s newsletter to be released in early 2026. The board also signaled it will continue stakeholder outreach to ensure payers and health systems understand the new scope and prescription definitions.
