24
Jun

Pharmacists Struggle with Pain Prescriptions

The National Pain Report recently asked if patients are being denied legitimate prescriptions for pain. The Florida Board of Pharmacy is trying to see if it can do something about the number of prescription medication denied in Florida which totals in the thousands. The Board of Pharmacy makes the rules that pharmacists in Florida follow. […]

21
Aug

Interactive Website Launced by Florida Board Of Pharmacy

The following information was obtained from Tallahassee’s ‘Capital Soup:’ TALLAHASSEE- The Florida Board of Pharmacy has launched an updated, interactive website to improve communication between Board members and those they serve.  The website, www.FloridasPharmacy.gov, is newly designed to enhance transparency, provide better public service to constituents, and increase the accessibility of services. This site contains valuable […]

2
May

Disciplinary Actions in Florida Related to Pharmacy

The following are the statutes found on Florida’s Department of Health’s website under, “2012 Statutes and Rules. Pharmacy.” 465.023 Pharmacy permittee; disciplinary action.— (1) The department or the board may revoke or suspend the permit of any pharmacy permittee, and may fine, place on probation, or otherwise discipline any pharmacy permittee if the permittee, or any affiliated person, partner, officer, […]

11
Jun

Licensed Pharmacists in Florida

     We are often asked if someone can become a licensed Pharmacist in the State of Florida if they have a misdemeanor or a felony on their record. According to Florida’s Department of Health, The Board of Pharmacy evaluates each applicant on a case-to- case basis. The Board will consider the severity and the […]

7
Jun

Florida’s Department of Health Investigative Services Unit or ISU

The ISU investigates complaints against health care practitioners and facilities/establishments which are regulated by the Florida Department of Health, and investigates complaints against individuals practicing without a health care license in the State of Florida.  The Investigative Services Unit (ISU) functions as the investigative arm of the Florida Department of Health, a Division of Medical […]