Board of Pharmacy

Total public member:                7          

Method of Appointment:           Appointed by Mayor, confirmed by Council 

Length of Appointment:           3 years

Residency:                               DC Residency Required

Paid board:                              No (all roles are voluntary)

Description:

The Board shall regulate the practice of pharmacy, the practice of pharmaceutical detailing, and the practice of pharmacy technicians. The Board is authorized to: (A) Establish a code of ethics for the practice of pharmaceutical detailing; and (B) Collect information from licensed pharmaceutical detailers relating to their communications with licensed health professionals, or with employees or representatives of licensed health professionals, located in the District.

Commission membership: 

• 5 pharmacists licensed in the District
• 1 pharmacy technician registered in the District
• 1 consumer members

Qualifications:  

The professional members must be licensed to practice in the District. Each professional member shall have been engaged in the practice for at least 3 years preceding appointment. The consumer member shall not be a health professional or in training to become a health professional, and shall not have a household member who is a health professional or is in training to become a health professional.

Time commitment:  

The Board meets monthly; subcommittees meet as required to complete tasks.

If you are interested in an appointment to this board, please complete the appointment application. A member of our team will contact you to discuss the opportunity.