Welcome to the California State Board of Pharmacy
The Board of Pharmacy protects and promotes the health and safety of Californians by pursuing the highest quality of pharmacist’s care and the appropriate use of pharmaceuticals through education, communication, licensing, legislation, regulation, and enforcement.
COVID-19 Information
- Pharmacy Law Waivers – Updated 11/19/20 | How to Request a Pharmacy Law Waiver
- DCA Order DCA-20-45 Waiving Restrictions on Pharmacies, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians Relating to Ordering, Collecting Specimens for, and Performing COVID-19 Tests – August 25, 2020
- Important Information for Licensees (PDF) – 4/14/20
- Application to Restore Your License – Updated 4/2/2020
- COVID-19 FAQ
- Sources for Compounded Products in High Demand
- Guidance Documents
- CDPH: Guidance for Pharmacies, Pharmacists, and Pharmacy Technicians Performing Waived, Point-of-Care COVID-19 Tests
- Guidance for Pharmacies, Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians Ordering, Collecting Specimens for, and Performing COVID-19 Tests – August 25, 2020
- CDPH: Guidance for Pharmacies and Pharmacy Staff
- Cal/Osha: Protecting Workers from Coronavirus
- CDC: Considerations for Pharmacies during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- FDA: Face Masks and Respirators
- FDA: Compounding Hand Sanitizer (PDF) – Updated 3/27/20
- DCA/MBC/BOP: Improper Prescriptions Related to COVID-19 Treatment
- California Health Corps – How Health Care Professionals Can Help
- DCA Licensing Waivers | FAQs
- California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
- CDPH COVID-19 Updates
- CDC COVID-19 Updates
What's New
- Effective January 1, 2021: New Laws Regarding Security Prescription Form Requirements and CURES Reporting (PDF)
- Collaborative Practice Agreement Sample for Providing MAT for Opioid Use Disorder (PDF)
- Board of Pharmacy Update – November (PDF)
- The Script – September 2020 (PDF)
- New Board Member Appointed (PDF)
- 2020 Law Webinar
- Compounding Requirements Following USP Appeal Decisions – 5/7/20
- Licensee Fee Increases Take Effect April 1, 2020 (PDF) 3/16/20
- Reminder Regarding Requirements for Controlled Substances Prescription Forms (PDF) 12/19/19
- Sunset Review Report 2019 (PDF) - Sunset Review Report 2019 Volume 2 (PDF)
Important Information for Consumers
Important Information for Licensees
- Cannabidiol – Legal Status of Products (PDF); Accessible Version (PDF) 1/24/19
- Compounding
- Corresponding Responsibility
- CURES
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Inventory Reconciliation (PDF)
- Scam Calls Alert (PDF) 1/14/20
Quick Hits
- Ask an Inspector
- Change of Address/Name
- Enforcement Actions
- Lawbook
- Laws and Regulations
- License Renewal by Mail
- License Renewal Online
- License Search
- Meetings
- Publications and Reports
- Recall Notices
- The Script - Archive
- Security Prescription Forms Reported Stolen or Fraudulent
- Subscriber Alerts - Sign Up for Email Notifications
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