Wisconsin Administrative Code Pharmacy Examining Board
Wisconsin Administrative Code: Pharmacy Examining Board (Phar 1–15)
The Pharmacy Examining Board is responsible for regulating the practice of pharmacy in Wisconsin. Its rules are codified in the Wisconsin Administrative Code, primarily under Chapters Phar 1 through Phar 16 (with some rules also in related chapters). These rules cover licensing, practice standards, and disciplinary procedures.
Key Chapters & Topics
Phar 1 – General Provisions
Defines key terms.
Describes the scope of rules and applicability to pharmacists, pharmacies, and interns.
Phar 2 – Licensing of Pharmacists
Requirements for pharmacist licensure.
Application procedures, including education, experience, and examination requirements.
Renewal, inactive status, and reinstatement of licenses.
Phar 3 – Pharmacy Interns
Qualifications and registration of pharmacy interns.
Supervision requirements and duties.
Phar 4 – Pharmacy Technicians
Registration, certification, and supervision requirements.
Scope of practice.
Phar 5 – Pharmacy Practice Standards
Standards for dispensing, labeling, and record-keeping.
Patient counseling requirements.
Policies for controlled substances and prescription verification.
Phar 6 – Collaborative Practice & Advanced Roles
Collaborative practice agreements.
Immunizations and clinical services provided by pharmacists.
Phar 7 – Pharmacy Facilities
Licensing and inspection requirements for pharmacies.
Security, sanitation, and operational standards.
Phar 8 – Drug Control
Storage, handling, and record-keeping of prescription drugs.
Compliance with federal and state controlled substances laws.
Phar 9 – Disciplinary Procedures
Grounds for disciplinary action.
Hearings, sanctions, and enforcement procedures.
Phar 10–15 – Special Provisions
Rules on continuing education (CE) for pharmacists.
Telepharmacy, automated dispensing systems.
Specific rules for specialty areas, e.g., nuclear pharmacy.
Summary of Role
The Pharmacy Examining Board ensures that:
Pharmacists meet professional standards.
Pharmacies operate safely.
Patient health is protected through proper dispensing and counseling.
Disciplinary measures are applied fairly when rules are violated.
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