(a) Any person desiring to engage in the practice of pharmacy in the Virgin Islands, or desirous of operating a pharmacy in the Virgin Islands, shall first obtain a license to do so in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. (b) A license issued pursuant to this subchapter for the operation of a pharmacy […]
(a) Application for license as a pharmacist shall be on a form provided by the Board and sent to the Board not less than six weeks prior to the examination accompanied by an examination fee of $50 and satisfactory proof that the applicant— (1) is not less than twenty-one years of age and a legal […]
(a) The Board of Pharmacy shall hold regular examinations in June and November of each year, on such subjects relating to the practice of pharmacy as it may deem necessary for the protection of public health including examinations on theoretical and practical subjects as follows: Theoretical: Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence Materia Medica Chemistry Pharmaceutical Calculations […]
(a) To assure proficiency in the practical aspects of pharmacy, the Board shall, by regulation, prescribe internship requirements which must be satisfactorily completed prior to issuance of a pharmacist license. The Board shall specify the period of time when and in what manner the internship shall be served. (b) Any person who desires to be […]
The Board shall report its recommendations with respect to all applications to practice, including the results of all examinations, where such are required, to the Commissioner of Health who upon due consideration that all requirements have been met shall issue licenses to each qualifying applicant. The qualifying applicant shall pay a fee of $5 for […]
The Board shall, under regulations or provisions of its bylaws, admit without examination legally qualified pharmacists who hold certificates to practice pharmacy in any state which has educational requirements equal to those of the Virgin Islands.
(a) All licenses issued under the provisions of this subchapter, except temporary licenses, shall expire on December 31 next following the date of issuance of the same. Licenses shall be renewed annually as a condition to further practice. Renewal shall be accomplished by payment to the Commissioner of Health of a fee of $80.00 between […]
(a) Upon recommendation of the Board, the Commissioner of Health may issue a temporary license to a person in the employment of the Government of the Virgin Islands for the performance of his official duties, or to an applicant for examination for work under the supervision of a pharmacist, such temporary license in any case […]
The provisions of this subchapter, insofar as they relate to examination and registration of practitioners, shall not apply to duly commissioned or appointed practitioners in the service of the United States Government with respect to the performance of any official duties.
(a) The Commissioner of Finance, upon the recommendations of the Board, shall license any person to conduct a pharmacy who has filed an application therefor, subscribed by the applicant under oath or affirmation, and containing such information as the Board may require, and whose proposed pharmacy complies with all requirements of this subchapter, including the […]
A license for the operation of a pharmacy shall be valid until the 31st day of December following issuance and, except as otherwise provided for herein, shall carry the same rights and responsibilities as licenses issued under chapter 9 of this title. The fee for a pharmacy license, payable annually, shall be $100.00.
Every pharmacy shall at all times when open be under the constant, direct and personal supervision and management of a pharmacist who shall have personal supervision of not more than one pharmacy at the same time; Provided, however, a person licensed as an “assistant pharmacist” under the laws of the Virgin Islands may lawfully be […]
(a) As used in this section: (i) “CDC” means the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (ii) “Eligible patient” means an eligible patient in accordance with CDC guidelines for each recommended immunization. (iii) “Immunization” means any immunization approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration and listed on the routine immunization schedules […]
A pharmacy providing appropriate tests, as defined in section 141, shall: (1) comply with United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations regarding good laboratory practice for CLIA – waived facilities and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations; and (2) provide a copy of its current CLIA certificate issued by the CMS to […]
In addition to any other powers and duties that may be provided for by law, the Board shall administer the provisions of this subchapter, except as otherwise specifically provided, and without limitation on the generality of the foregoing, shall have the power and duty to— (1) adopt an official seal; (2) employ counsel, subpoena witnesses, […]
Whoever— (1) engages in the practice of pharmacy as covered by this subchapter or operates, maintains, opens, changes location or establishes any pharmacy without having first obtained the license prescribed herein, or (2) being the proprietor or manager of a pharmacy, fails or neglects to place a pharmacist in charge thereof, or (3) otherwise wilfully […]
