Board approves policy statement clarifying pharmacist‑in‑charge staffing authority
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Summary
The Board adopted a policy statement clarifying that the pharmacist‑in‑charge (PIC) 'shall' make staffing decisions and determine pharmacist‑to‑technician ratios (with a maximum of 1:3); staff will release the statement and consider scheduling more exam dates for nonresident PIC candidates.
The Board of Pharmacy approved a policy statement (Attachment 3) clarifying pharmacist‑in‑charge (PIC) responsibilities, including language that the PIC "shall" make staffing decisions rather than "may" and that the PIC must determine an appropriate pharmacist‑to‑pharmacy‑technician ratio not to exceed 1:3.
Board materials state the amendment to section 4113 will require issuance of a policy statement to provide guidance on the PIC role; the executive officer was authorized to implement nonsubstantive edits and to publish the policy statement.
Public comment from a Walgreens representative asked the board to consider providing additional CPGE (certification) testing dates for nonresident PICs to help pharmacies come into compliance ahead of 2026 requirements. Board members acknowledged that scheduling constraints exist and said staff would explore additional testing opportunities.
The motion to adopt the PIC policy statement passed on a recorded vote. The board directed staff to release the policy statement and to evaluate options for additional exam dates for nonresident PIC candidates.
