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KENTUCKY Board of Pharmacy

Statutes and Regulations

Updated 4/15/2024

Kentucky Pharmacy Lawbook

Please see the links below for the official listing of the current Statutes and Regulations.

Links to related pharmacy laws and regulations:

201 KAR 9:016 - Restrictions on use of amphetamine and amphetamine-like anorectic controlled substances.

KRS 320.240 - Board's meetings, officers, powers, and duties -- Licensure and classification of optometrists -- Board to have sole authority over practice of optometry -- Authorization to administer and prescribe pharmaceutical agents and certain oral medications.

KRS 314.011 - Definitions for chapter.

KRS 314.042 - License to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse -- Application -- Renewal -- Reinstatement -- Use of "APRN" -- Prescriptive authority under CAPA-NS and CAPA-CS -- Exemption from CAPA-NS requirement.

KRS 311.560 - Prohibition against practice of medicine or osteopathy without license -- Exceptions.

Filed Amendments to Regulations and New Regulations

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201 KAR 2:015, Continuing Education. Amendment filed April 15, 2024: This amendment modifies the continuing education period from the calendar year (Jan. 1-Dec. 31) to the licensing year (March 1-Feb. 28). Public comments shall be received through June 30^th. A public hearing is scheduled for June 25^th at 10 a.m. via zoom teleconference.

201 KAR 2:050, LIcenses and permits; fees. Amendment filed April 15, 2024: This amendment creates a fee for a non-resident pharmacist license and renewal. This amendment also clarifies that all fees are non-refundable and that applications shall expire after one year of receipt. Public comments shall be received through June 30^th. A public hearing is scheduled for June 25^th at 10 a.m. via zoom teleconference.

201 KAR 2:030, License transfer and non-resident pharmacist license. Amendment filed April 15, 2024: This amendment creates a new type of pharmacist license for non-resident pharmacists. This is a limited license with a $50 application fee and renewal fee. The non-resident pharmacist license is exempt from CE and the MPJE. Public comments shall be received through June 30^th. A public hearing is scheduled for June 25^th at 10 a.m. via zoom teleconference.

201 KAR 2:465, Non-Resident Pharmacy Applications and Waivers. New Administrative Regulation filed April 15, 2024: This regulation details the application process for non-resident pharmacies and clarifies language in KRS 315.0351, including the waiver for “isolated transactions" language. This regulation does require licensure of any pharmacist engaging in the practice of pharmacy for a Kentucky resident. Public comments shall be received through June 30^th. A public hearing is scheduled for June 25^th at 10 a.m. via zoom teleconference.

201 KAR 2:220, Collaborative care agreements. Amendment filed February 20, 2024. The amendment cleans up language and ensures appropriate statutory citation. There are no substantive changes made in this amendment. Comments will be received through May 31, 2024. The public hearing is scheduled for May 22^nd at 10 a.m. at 125 Holmes St., First Floor Conference Room, Frankfort, KY 40601 and via zoom teleconference.

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