The bill amends West Virginia Code §30-5-22, which pertains to 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, streamlining the registration process for pharmacy operators.

Additionally, 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. It also specifies that if a registration expires, the pharmacy must undergo reinspection and pay an inspection fee. The provisions of this section continue to exclude certain sales, such as nonprescription drugs and specific medical supplies for home dialysis, from the registration requirements.

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