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Who We Are
Agency Mission: |
The
mission of the Kansas Board of Pharmacy is to ensure that all persons and
entities conducting business relating to the practice of pharmacy in this
state are properly licensed and registered so as to protect the public's
health, safety and welfare and to promote the education and understanding
of pharmacy related practices.
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Agency Philosophy: |
The
Kansas Board of Pharmacy will act in accordance with the highest standards
of ethics, accountability, efficiency, and openness. The board subscribes
to the ideal that pharmacy practice is a public trust. We approach our activities
with a deep sense of purpose and responsibility. The public and regulated
community alike can be assured of a balanced and sensible approach approach
to regulation.
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Agency Goals,
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I. To ensure
compliance with Kansas statutes regarding proper compounding and dispensing
of prescription drugs, and maintenance of professional practice standards
for pharmacists practicing in the state.
II. To ensure compliance with Kansas statutes regarding proper manufacture, distribution, and sale of prescription and nonprescription drugs, including controlled substances and poisons by all pharmacy related entities doing business in the state. III. To protect the public against
the unprofessional, improper, unauthorized and unqualified practice of
pharmacy. |
Agency Operations: |
The six member
Board of Pharmacy is appointed by the Governor for overlapping three year
terms and is composed of five licensed pharmacists with five years experience
and one member who represents the general public.The Kansas Board of Pharmacy
regulates the practice of pharmacy professionals and pharmacy-related entities
conducting business within Kansas or shipment of pharmaceuticals directly
to businesses or citizens domiciled in the state.
The Board licenses/registers approximately 16,000 persons and entities. The Board issues new licenses based on reciprocity of a person licensed from another state or through the administration of two national pharmacist examinations. The Board evaluates and approves pharmacist continuing education programs; the Board renews licenses based on the completion of continuing education requirements. The Board investigates complaints regarding unlawful practice and complaints against license holders and may, after a public hearing, revoke suspend or place on probation the person or entities' license to conduct business in the state. Fines assessed to persons and entities are collected by the Board of Pharmacy and 100% deposited-directly into the State General Fund. All expenses of the Board are met through fees assessed for annual renewals, registration of pharmacy-related businesses, pharmacist examinations, score certifications and license verifications. The Board's administrative duties are performed by an executive secretary, an assistant director, two full-time office personnel, one part-time office personnel, four full-time pharmacy inspectors, and one part-time pharmacy inspector. |
Agency Board: |
Dr. Shirley K. Arck -
Vice-President |
Karen Braman,
RPh, MS. term expiration: 4/30/10* Lawrence, KS |
Nancy Kirk
Public Member term expiration: 4/30/09* Topeka, KS |
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| JoAnne Gilstrap,
RPh term expiration: 4/30/09 Kansas City, KS
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Michael E.
Coast -President term expiration: 4/30/11 Cimarron, KS |
Frank Whitchurch,
RPh. term expiration: 4/30/10 Kansas City, KS |
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Board Meeting Dates: |
December
2nd & 3rd |
December
11th- PSE Meeting
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December
12th- PMP Meeting 10:00 am Kansas State Capitol Building-Rm. 143N 10th & Jackson Topeka, KS 66612 |
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February
3rd, 2009 |
March
3rd & 4th KU School of Pharmacy Malott Hall Lawrence, KS |
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2nd, & 3rd, 2009 9:00 am Location To Be Announced |
September
1st & 2nd, 2009 |
December
1st & 2nd, 2009 9:00 am Location To Be Announced |
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*All Board Meetings are open to the public. Any individual with a disability may request accomodation in order to particiate in the public hearing. Requests for accomodation should be made at least five working days in advance of the meeting by contacting Christina Morris at (785) 296-6504.* *These dates are subject to change without notice.* |
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Agency Staff: |
Debra Billingsley |
Christina
Morris Assistant Director Topeka, KS |
Jim
Kinderknecht Inspector Northeast Kansas Topeka, KS |
Tom Frazier |
Melissa
Martin Compliance Officer Eastern Kansas Kansas City , KS |
Reyne
Kenton |
Carly
Haynes Inspector Southeast Kansas Andover, KS |
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Kansas State Board of Pharmacy
900 SW Jackson, Rm 560 - Topeka,
KS 66612-1231
phone: 785.296.4056 -
fax: 785.296.8420 - toll free: 888-RXBOARD