Section 155A.1 – Short title.
155A.1 Short title. This chapter may be cited as the “Iowa Pharmacy Practice Act”. 87 Acts, ch 215, §1
Section 155A.10 – Display of pharmacist license.
155A.10 Display of pharmacist license. A pharmacist shall publicly display the license to practice pharmacy and the license renewal certificate pursuant to rules adopted by the board. 87 Acts, ch 215, §10
Section 155A.11 – Renewal of pharmacist license.
155A.11 Renewal of pharmacist license. The board shall specify by rule the procedures to be followed and the fee to be paid for a renewal certificate, and penalties for late renewal or failure to renew a pharmacist license. 87 Acts, ch 215, §11
Section 155A.12 – Pharmacist license — grounds for discipline.
155A.12 Pharmacist license — grounds for discipline. The board shall refuse to issue a pharmacist license for failure to meet the requirements of section 155A.8. The board may refuse to issue or renew a license or may impose a fine, issue a reprimand, or revoke, restrict, cancel, or suspend a license, and may place a […]
Section 155A.13 – Pharmacy license.
155A.13 Pharmacy license. 1. A person shall not establish, conduct, or maintain a pharmacy in this state without a license. The license shall be identified as a pharmacy license. A pharmacy license issued pursuant to subsection 4 may be further identified as a hospital pharmacy license. 2. The board shall specify by rule the licensing […]
Section 155A.13A – Nonresident pharmacy license — required, renewal, discipline.
155A.13A Nonresident pharmacy license — required, renewal, discipline. 1. License required. A pharmacy located outside of this state that delivers, dispenses, or distributes by any method, prescription drugs or devices to an ultimate user in this state shall obtain a nonresident pharmacy license from the board. The board shall make available an application form for […]
Section 155A.13B – Pharmacy internet sites.
155A.13B Pharmacy internet sites. Repealed by 2017 Acts, ch 93, §5.
Section 155A.13C – Outsourcing facility license — renewal, cancellation, denial, discipline.
155A.13C Outsourcing facility license — renewal, cancellation, denial, discipline. 1. License required. Any compounding facility that is registered as an outsourcing facility, as defined in 21 U.S.C. §353b, that distributes sterile compounded human drug products without a patient-specific prescription to an authorized agent or practitioner in this state shall obtain an outsourcing facility license from […]
Section 155A.14 – Renewal of pharmacy license.
155A.14 Renewal of pharmacy license. The board shall specify by rule the procedures to be followed and the fee to be paid for a renewal certificate, and the penalties for late renewal or failure to renew a pharmacy license. 87 Acts, ch 215, §14
Section 155A.15 – Pharmacies — license required — discipline, violations, and penalties.
155A.15 Pharmacies — license required — discipline, violations, and penalties. 1. A pharmacy subject to section 155A.13 shall not be operated until a license or renewal certificate has been issued to the pharmacy by the board. 2. The board shall refuse to issue a pharmacy license for failure to meet the requirements of section 155A.13. […]
Section 155A.16 – Procedure.
155A.16 Procedure. Unless otherwise provided, any disciplinary action taken by the board under section 155A.12 or 155A.15 is governed by chapter 17A and the rules of practice and procedure before the board. 87 Acts, ch 215, §16
Section 155A.17 – Wholesale distributor license.
155A.17 Wholesale distributor license. 1. A person shall not engage in wholesale distribution without a wholesale distributor license. 2. Wholesale distributors shall comply with the national standards contained in the federal Drug Supply Chain Security Act, 21 U.S.C. §360eee et seq., and national standards promulgated thereunder. 3. The board shall adopt rules establishing requirements for […]
Section 155A.17A – Third-party logistics provider license.
155A.17A Third-party logistics provider license. 1. A person shall not operate as a third-party logistics provider in this state without a third-party logistics provider license. 2. Third-party logistics providers shall comply with national standards contained in the federal Drug Supply Chain Security Act, 21 U.S.C. §360eee et seq., and national standards promulgated thereunder. 3. The […]
Section 155A.18 – Penalties.
155A.18 Penalties. The board shall impose penalties as allowed under section 272C.3. In addition, civil penalties not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars, may be imposed. 87 Acts, ch 215, §18
Section 155A.19 – Notifications to board.
155A.19 Notifications to board. 1. A pharmacy shall report in writing to the board, pursuant to its rules, the following: a. Permanent closing. b. Change of ownership. c. Change of location. d. Change of pharmacist in charge. e. The sale or transfer of prescription drugs, including controlled substances, on the permanent closing or change of […]
Section 155A.2 – Legislative declaration — purpose — exceptions.
155A.2 Legislative declaration — purpose — exceptions. 1. It is the purpose of this chapter to promote, preserve, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare through the effective regulation of the practice of pharmacy and the licensing of pharmacies, pharmacists, and others engaged in the sale, delivery, or distribution of prescription drugs and devices […]
Section 155A.20 – Unlawful use of terms and titles — impersonation.
155A.20 Unlawful use of terms and titles — impersonation. 1. A person, other than a pharmacy or wholesaler licensed under this chapter, shall not display in or on any store, internet site, or place of business, nor use in any advertising or promotional literature, communication, or representation, the word or words: “apothecary”, “drug”, “drug store”, […]
Section 155A.21 – Unlawful possession of prescription drug or device — penalty.
155A.21 Unlawful possession of prescription drug or device — penalty. 1. A person found in possession of a drug or device limited to dispensation by prescription, unless the drug or device was so lawfully dispensed, commits a serious misdemeanor. 2. Subsection 1 does not apply to a licensed pharmacy, licensed wholesaler, physician, veterinarian, dentist, podiatric […]
Section 155A.22 – General penalty.
155A.22 General penalty. A person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or any chapter pertaining to or affecting the practice of pharmacy for which a specific penalty is not provided commits a simple misdemeanor. 87 Acts, ch 215, §22
Section 155A.23 – Prohibited acts.
155A.23 Prohibited acts. 1. A person shall not perform or cause the performance of or aid and abet any of the following acts: a. Obtaining or attempting to obtain a prescription drug or device or procuring or attempting to procure the administration of a prescription drug or device by: (1) Engaging in fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, […]