South Dakota Board Of Pharmacy Public Board Meeting
The board meeting covered several operational updates, including the implementation of new laws, licensing platform developments, and the receipt of Opioid Settlement funds. Inspectors presented findings from recent facility visits, noting concerns such as outdated products, record-keeping issues, and telepharmacy compliance. The PDMP director reported on new legislative requirements related to medical cannabis. Disciplinary actions were taken regarding public letters of reprimand for patient safety issues. Several organizational updates were provided by the SD Pharmacists Association, SD Society of Health System Pharmacists, and the SDSU College of Pharmacy. Old and new business items included licensing decisions for Neighbors Pharmacy and Albertsons, LLC, an open meeting laws review, updates on the Donated Drug Redispensing Program, and the approval of Gates Healthcare Associates as a board-approved inspection agency.