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Board committee urges caution on rewriting consultation rules; cites reimbursement and workflow barriers

California State Board of Pharmacy · November 12, 2025
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Summary

Committee report flagged barriers to pharmacists' duty‑to‑consult (CCR tit.16 §1707.2) — lack of reimbursement and workflow constraints were cited as reasons consultations are often missed; the board discussed moving from prescriptive rules to a standard‑of‑care model while preserving patient safety.

The board’s Enforcement & Compounding Committee presented a multi‑part report on the board’s outsourcing program and a focused discussion of pharmacists’ duty to consult (CCR tit.16 §1707.2). Deputy Executive Officer Julie Ansell and committee members reviewed consultation value, regulatory language, and practical barriers. Several members and public commenters said that without reimbursement…

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