Organization of board of pharmacy

1. History and functions. The 1890 legislative assembly passed pharmacy practice legislation codified as North Dakota Century Code chapter 43-15. This chapter requires the governor to appoint a state board of pharmacy. The board is responsible for examining and licensing applicants for licensure as pharmacists, for issuing permits to operate pharmacies, and for regulating and controlling the dispensing of prescription drugs and the practice of pharmacy for the protection of the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of the state. The board is to operate and maintain the state's prescription drug monitoring program. 2. Board membership. The board consists of seven members appointed by the governor. Five members of the board must be licensed pharmacists, one member must be a registered pharmacy technician, and one member must represent the public and may not be affiliated with any group or profession that provides or regulates any type of health care. Board members serve five-year terms, with one of the pharmacist's terms expiring each year. The term of the public member and registered pharmacy technician member will expire five years from May eighth in the year of their appointment. 3. Executive director. The executive director of the board is appointed by the board and is responsible for administration of the activities of the board. 4. Inquiries. Inquiries regarding the board may be addressed to the executive director: State Board of Pharmacy 1838 East Interstate Avenue Suite D Bismarck, ND 58503 Web address - www.nodakpharmacy.com Telephone - 701-877-2404 Fax - 701-877-2405