19
Dec

Does New Legislation Affect Pharmacists?

When Florida’s 2016 legislative session gave the authority to advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs) and physician assistants (PAs) to prescribe controlled substances, how does this now affect the licensed Florida pharmacists? As always, Soreide Law Group reminds all Florida licensed professionals to check with the proper authorities for the new and changing laws. After ARNPs […]

14
Oct

More Training for Florida’s Pharmacists

The Florida Board of Pharmacy approved a new rule which mandates additional training for licensed Florida pharmacists in connection with filling prescriptions for controlled substances. Many of Florida’s pharmacists are resistant to filling prescriptions for controlled substances, and this has prevented legitimate patients from obtaining their much needed pain medications. The Drug Enforcement Administration has […]

24
Jun

Pharmacists Struggle with Pain Prescriptions

The National Pain Report recently asked if patients are being denied legitimate prescriptions for pain. The Florida Board of Pharmacy is trying to see if it can do something about the number of prescription medication denied in Florida which totals in the thousands. The Board of Pharmacy makes the rules that pharmacists in Florida follow. […]

21
Aug

Interactive Website Launced by Florida Board Of Pharmacy

The following information was obtained from Tallahassee’s ‘Capital Soup:’ TALLAHASSEE- The Florida Board of Pharmacy has launched an updated, interactive website to improve communication between Board members and those they serve.  The website, www.FloridasPharmacy.gov, is newly designed to enhance transparency, provide better public service to constituents, and increase the accessibility of services. This site contains valuable […]

19
Jun

Florida Investigative Services Field Offices

The following information is from:  “Florida Department of Health Division of Medical Quality Assurance Enforcement Program” When the Florida Department of Health investigates health care workers (Doctors, Nurses, Chiropractors, Pharmacists, etc.) these are the current locations for the Florida Investigative Services Field Offices: ALACHUA 14101 NW Hwy. 441-Suite #700 Alachua, FL 32615-5669 Telephone: (386) 418-5330 County Coverage: […]

11
Jun

Licensed Pharmacists in Florida

     We are often asked if someone can become a licensed Pharmacist in the State of Florida if they have a misdemeanor or a felony on their record. According to Florida’s Department of Health, The Board of Pharmacy evaluates each applicant on a case-to- case basis. The Board will consider the severity and the […]

7
Jun

Florida’s Department of Health Investigative Services Unit or ISU

The ISU investigates complaints against health care practitioners and facilities/establishments which are regulated by the Florida Department of Health, and investigates complaints against individuals practicing without a health care license in the State of Florida.  The Investigative Services Unit (ISU) functions as the investigative arm of the Florida Department of Health, a Division of Medical […]