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SB 364

Board of Pharmacy rule relating to pharmacists

2026 Regular Session

SB 364 authorizes West Virginia's Board of Pharmacy to create and enforce rules governing pharmacist practice standards, licensing, and conduct across the state.

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Bill Summary · SB 364

Legislative bill overview

SB 364 empowers the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy to establish and modify rules governing pharmacist practice, licensure, and professional conduct. The bill grants the Board regulatory authority to set standards that pharmacists must meet while operating in the state, including requirements for continuing education, workplace safety, and ethical standards.

Why is this important

Pharmacy regulations directly affect medication safety, patient access to drugs, and the quality of pharmaceutical services in West Virginia. Clear Board authority ensures consistent enforcement of professional standards, though rule-making processes determine whether regulations facilitate or restrict pharmacist services like medication therapy management or prescriptive authority.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of pharmacist authority: Whether rules will expand or limit pharmacists' ability to perform services (immunizations, medication management) that traditionally required physician oversight
  • Regulatory burden vs. patient safety: Rules that impose strict requirements may increase compliance costs for pharmacies, potentially affecting rural pharmacy access, while insufficient rules risk patient safety gaps
  • Stakeholder representation: Whether the rulemaking process adequately includes pharmacist input versus physician, hospital, or corporate pharmacy interests, potentially creating conflicts over professional turf

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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