The bill amends West Virginia Code §30-5-22, which governs the registration of pharmacies. The key change introduced by this legislation is the extension of the registration period for pharmacies from an annual basis to a biennial basis. This means that pharmacies will now be required to renew their registrations every two years instead of every year, which is expected to reduce the administrative burden on both the pharmacies and the regulatory board.

In addition to the change in the registration frequency, the bill maintains existing requirements for pharmacy registration, including the submission of a written application, payment of applicable fees, designation of a pharmacist-in-charge, and successful completion of an inspection by the board. The bill also clarifies that registration is not transferable and that if a registration expires, the pharmacy must undergo reinspection and pay an inspection fee. The provisions of this section do not apply to the sale of nonprescription drugs or certain medical supplies for home dialysis, provided specific requirements are met.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 30-5-22
Enrolled Version: 30-5-22