STATE OF WISCONSIN
Pharmacy Examining Board
IN THE MATTER OF RULE-MAKING PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE
PHARMACY EXAMINING BOARD
ORDER OF THE PHARMACY EXAMINING BOARD
ADOPTING RULES
(CLEARINGHOUSE RULE 15-064)
ORDER
An order of the Pharmacy Examining Board to amend Phar 1.02 (10) and 8.07 (2) relating to definitions and controlled substances.
Analysis prepared by the Department of Safety and Professional Services.
ANALYSIS
Explanation of agency authority:
The Pharmacy Examining Board shall promulgate rules for its own guidance and for the guidance of the profession and define and enforce professional conduct and unethical practices not inconsistent with the law relating to pharmacy.
The Pharmacy Examining Board shall adopt rules defining the active practice of pharmacy.
The Pharmacy Examining Board may promulgate rules relating to the manufacture, distribution and dispensing of controlled substances within this state.
Related statute or rule: N/A
Plain language analysis:
Section 1 clarifies that the definition pharmacy includes out-of-state pharmacies licensed by the board.
Section 2 moves the word “emergency” to only modify an oral prescription order. Electronic prescriptions are allowed for controlled substances regardless of whether it is an emergency. Oral prescriptions are allowed for controlled substances only in an emergency. Later in this sentence, the word “emergency” correctly only modifies oral prescription. This rule creates consistency in the treatment of electronic orders within the subsection.
Summary of, and comparison with, existing or proposed federal regulation:
21 CFR 1311 allows electronic prescriptions for controlled substances. Comparison with rules in adjacent states:
Illinois: Illinois does not have a definition for the word “pharmacy”. Their definitions define specific types of pharmacies. Electronically transmitted prescriptions for controlled substances may be dispensed only as provided by federal law.
Iowa: Iowa does not have a definition for the word “pharmacy”. Electronic prescriptions may be accepted for controlled substances.
Michigan: Michigan does not have a definition for the word “pharmacy”. Electronic prescriptions of controlled substances are allowed, if not prohibited by federal law.
Minnesota: Minnesota does not have a definition for the word “pharmacy”. Electronic prescriptions are allowed if they conform to the rules of the federal Drug Enforcement Administration.
