Ohio Board of Pharmacy
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We are the single state agency in Ohio responsible for administering and enforcing laws governing the practice of pharmacy and the legal distribution of drugs.
Note that this ban does not apply to kratom products that contain only mitragynine (such as natural kratom in its vegetation form). For more information and a list of frequently asked questions, visit: pharmacy.ohio.gov/7OHnotice
December 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Note that this ban does not apply to kratom products that contain only mitragynine (such as natural kratom in its vegetation form). For more information and a list of frequently asked questions, visit: pharmacy.ohio.gov/7OHnotice
Consumer and Retailer Notice: Kratom-related products are now illegal in Ohio, except for products composed solely of mitragynine. For more information, visit: pharmacy.ohio.gov/7OHnotice
December 12, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Consumer and Retailer Notice: Kratom-related products are now illegal in Ohio, except for products composed solely of mitragynine. For more information, visit: pharmacy.ohio.gov/7OHnotice
On December 1, the Board’s updated rules for EMS organizations went into effect. For more information and resources to help licensees stay in compliance, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/emsrules.
December 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
On December 1, the Board’s updated rules for EMS organizations went into effect. For more information and resources to help licensees stay in compliance, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/emsrules.
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy is requesting comments for their Winter 2025-2026 rule package. Comments are due on 1/15/2026. To review the rules and for instructions on how to comment, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/Winter2025-2026Rules
December 8, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy is requesting comments for their Winter 2025-2026 rule package. Comments are due on 1/15/2026. To review the rules and for instructions on how to comment, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/Winter2025-2026Rules
Registered pharmacy technician renewal will open at the end of January 2026. Registered technicians will receive an email in January indicating the renewal period is open. For more information, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/techrenewal2025.
December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Registered pharmacy technician renewal will open at the end of January 2026. Registered technicians will receive an email in January indicating the renewal period is open. For more information, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/techrenewal2025.
The Board encourages all healthcare professionals who may be struggling with a substance use disorder or mental health condition to seek help. Our rules encourage this with no fear of repercussions. For more information, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/Recovery
December 8, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The Board encourages all healthcare professionals who may be struggling with a substance use disorder or mental health condition to seek help. Our rules encourage this with no fear of repercussions. For more information, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/Recovery
On October 6, 2025, the Board voted to approve the rescission of four COVID-19-related immunization waivers. These waivers expired on November 3, 2025. For more information, see the Board’s COVID-19 Guidance: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/COVID.
November 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
On October 6, 2025, the Board voted to approve the rescission of four COVID-19-related immunization waivers. These waivers expired on November 3, 2025. For more information, see the Board’s COVID-19 Guidance: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/COVID.
As the presence of scammers rise, the Board wants to remind you to verify the identity and authorization of any individual you do not recognize before allowing them access to any areas where drugs are stocked. Please report intrusions to the police and the Board immediately!
November 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
As the presence of scammers rise, the Board wants to remind you to verify the identity and authorization of any individual you do not recognize before allowing them access to any areas where drugs are stocked. Please report intrusions to the police and the Board immediately!
The Board is aware of an issue where hospitals can't report intracompany transfers if the hospital pharmacy and hospital owned clinics are under the same DEA registration. These sales should not be reported to OARRS. For more information, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/reportingupdate
November 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The Board is aware of an issue where hospitals can't report intracompany transfers if the hospital pharmacy and hospital owned clinics are under the same DEA registration. These sales should not be reported to OARRS. For more information, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/reportingupdate
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy is requesting comments for their TDDD Discontinuation of Business rules. Comments are due on 11/14/2025. To review the rules and for instructions on how to comment, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/englishasaforeignlanguage
October 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy is requesting comments for their TDDD Discontinuation of Business rules. Comments are due on 11/14/2025. To review the rules and for instructions on how to comment, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/englishasaforeignlanguage
Reminder: Tomorrow is National Prescription Drug Takeback Day. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. For more information, visit: www.DEATakeBack.com.
October 24, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Reminder: Tomorrow is National Prescription Drug Takeback Day. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. For more information, visit: www.DEATakeBack.com.
This Saturday, 10/25, is National Prescription Drug Takeback Day. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. For more information, visit: www.DEATakeBack.com.
October 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This Saturday, 10/25, is National Prescription Drug Takeback Day. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. For more information, visit: www.DEATakeBack.com.
The Board recently updated its pharmacist, pharmacy intern, and pharmacy technician immunization guidance documents. To view the pharmacist/pharmacy intern document, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/immunize. To view the pharmacy technician document, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/techimmunize.
October 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The Board recently updated its pharmacist, pharmacy intern, and pharmacy technician immunization guidance documents. To view the pharmacist/pharmacy intern document, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/immunize. To view the pharmacy technician document, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/techimmunize.
Effective 12/1/2025, the Ohio Board of Pharmacy’s updated rules for EMS organizations go into effect. For more information and for links to the updated rules and a new inspection guide, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/EMSrules.
October 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Effective 12/1/2025, the Ohio Board of Pharmacy’s updated rules for EMS organizations go into effect. For more information and for links to the updated rules and a new inspection guide, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/EMSrules.
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy is requesting comments for their TDDD Discontinuation of Business rules. Comments are due on 10/27/2025. To review the rules and for instructions on how to comment, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/TDDDDiscontinuationofBusiness.
October 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy is requesting comments for their TDDD Discontinuation of Business rules. Comments are due on 10/27/2025. To review the rules and for instructions on how to comment, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/TDDDDiscontinuationofBusiness.
On October 1, 2025, Governor DeWine authorized the Board of Pharmacy to emergency file OAC 4729:8-02. For more information regarding this emergency action, the Ohio Board of Pharmacy developed a guidance document, which can be accessed here: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/instruments.
October 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
On October 1, 2025, Governor DeWine authorized the Board of Pharmacy to emergency file OAC 4729:8-02. For more information regarding this emergency action, the Ohio Board of Pharmacy developed a guidance document, which can be accessed here: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/instruments.
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy is requesting comments for their Impaired Licensees, Registrants, and Probation rules. Comments are due on 10/27/2025. To review the rules and for instructions on how to comment, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/licenseesregistrantsprobation
September 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy is requesting comments for their Impaired Licensees, Registrants, and Probation rules. Comments are due on 10/27/2025. To review the rules and for instructions on how to comment, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/licenseesregistrantsprobation
The Board created a guidance document outlining these changes, which can be accessed at: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/CoRxClarity. An example screenshot of what this change will look like in a patient report is below:
September 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
The Board created a guidance document outlining these changes, which can be accessed at: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/CoRxClarity. An example screenshot of what this change will look like in a patient report is below:
The Board of Pharmacy recently formalized its policy regarding licensure requirements for clinical trials under investigational new drug applications. For more information, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/IND.
September 17, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The Board of Pharmacy recently formalized its policy regarding licensure requirements for clinical trials under investigational new drug applications. For more information, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/IND.
You are not alone. If you’re struggling, reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for a nonjudgmental, listening ear. Call or text 988, or chat online at 988Lifeline.org to connect with a trained specialist 24/7/365.
September 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
You are not alone. If you’re struggling, reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for a nonjudgmental, listening ear. Call or text 988, or chat online at 988Lifeline.org to connect with a trained specialist 24/7/365.
September is National Recovery Month. Join us in supporting the millions of individuals in recovery across the country! For resources for licensees in recovery, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/recovery.
September 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
September is National Recovery Month. Join us in supporting the millions of individuals in recovery across the country! For resources for licensees in recovery, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/recovery.
As part of this rollout, an email will be sent to all providers who have prescribed MOUD to that patient in the past 45 days. An example of what the email will look like is pictured here.
September 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
As part of this rollout, an email will be sent to all providers who have prescribed MOUD to that patient in the past 45 days. An example of what the email will look like is pictured here.
This information is intended to support a more comprehensive assessment by healthcare professionals, which may lead to more timely care coordination efforts. An example screenshot of what this change will look like in a patient report is included here:
September 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
This information is intended to support a more comprehensive assessment by healthcare professionals, which may lead to more timely care coordination efforts. An example screenshot of what this change will look like in a patient report is included here:
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy is requesting comments for their Licensure and Registration rules. Comments are due on 9/24/2025. To review the rules and for instructions on how to comment, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/LicensureAndRegistrationRules
September 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy is requesting comments for their Licensure and Registration rules. Comments are due on 9/24/2025. To review the rules and for instructions on how to comment, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/LicensureAndRegistrationRules
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy is requesting comments for their Recession of Naloxone TDDD Requirements rule. Comments are due on 9/15/2025. To review the rules and for instructions on how to comment, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/NalRes.
September 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The Ohio Board of Pharmacy is requesting comments for their Recession of Naloxone TDDD Requirements rule. Comments are due on 9/15/2025. To review the rules and for instructions on how to comment, visit: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/NalRes.