Board of Pharmacy

Total public member:                7          Method of Appointment:           Appointed by Mayor, confirmed by Council Length of Appointment:           3 yearsResidency:                               DC Residency RequiredPaid board:                              No (all roles are voluntary)Description:The Board shall regulate the practice of pharmacy, the practice of pharmaceutical detailing, and the practice of pharmacy technicians. The Board is authorized to: (A) Establish a code of ethics for the practice of pharmaceutical detailing; and (B) Collect information from licensed pharmaceutical detailers relating to their communications with licensed health professionals, or with employees or representatives of licensed health professionals, located in the District.Commission membership: 5 pharmacists licensed in the District1 pharmacy technician registered in the District1 consumer membersQualifications:  The professional members must be licensed to practice in the District. Each professional member shall have been engaged in the practice for at least 3 years preceding appointment. The consumer member shall not be a health professional or in training to become a health professional, and shall not have a household member who is a health professional or is in training to become a health professional.Time commitment:  The Board meets monthly; subcommittees meet as required to complete tasks.If you are interested in an appointment to this board, please complete the appointment application. A member of our team will contact you to discuss the opportunity.