Florida Administrative Code Change

The Florida Administrative Code has changed 64F-12 to 61N-1. Please take note the new section prefix. All the sections of the rules remain the same.

Florida HB 7095

As of July 1, 2011 Prescribers, generally, will no longer be authorized to dispense Schedule II or Schedule Ill controlled substances with a few exceptions. Any controlled substance inventory that was acquired for dispensing that is still in the possession of a practitioner who will no longer be authorized to dispense controlled substances, must be disposed of by July 11, 2011. Disposal can be achieved by either returning the drugs to the wholesale distributor or turning the inventory in to a local law enforcement agency. Wholesalers to Florida must be alert that they can no longer sell these drugs to prescribers directly.

Guide to Florida Laws and Rules

The November 2010 version of the Guide to Florida Laws and Rules is now available in our online store.

Florida HB 5311 passed

Adding exemptions for pedigree for qualifying medical convenience prescription drug kits and further defining permitting requirements for Device Manufacturers.

Device Manufacturer Permit

If already registered with the FDA, is no longer required in the State of Florida if the company is engaged only in packing and not manufacturing, repacking or assembly of the device pursuant to the recent passage of HB 5311.

Changes to F.A.C. 64F-12.

On August 26, 2010 the Drug Wholesale Distributor Advisory Council met in Tallahassee for an open meeting to discuss the proposed changes to F.A.C. 64F-12. The following rules are being considered for changes:

• 12.001 Definitions
• 12.012 Records of Drugs…
• 12.013 Prescription Drug; Receipt, Storage and Security
• 12.015 Licensing, Application and Permitting

Changes to 12.011 went into effect 6/8/10 and has been incorporated into the latest version of the CDR Resource Center’s Guide to the Florida Laws and Rules.

New “general” Entry Notice and Onsite Inspection Report form

A new “general” Entry Notice and Onsite Inspection Report form has been proposed by the Department to replace the current permit specific version. This new form will provide even less information to the permittee on the specific requirements that must be met for his specific permit. There is no date certain for release of this new proposed form, however, we know the forms will be adopted in sync with the new rules in the next few months.

Florida Society of Health Systems Pharmacist (FHSP) Midyear meeting

CDR Resource Center recently attended the Florida Society of Health Systems Pharmacist (FHSP) Midyear meeting in Orlando, FL. The meeting was a wonderful experience. We are proud to announce that one of our specialists, Sharon Roberts, was a speaker on the Medication Errors track in the opening session. Good job Sharon!

Jobs postings board

CDR Resource Center has been approached to offer a jobs postings board specifically for our industry. If you think you may be interested in posting a job or sponsoring the posting board, please send us an email and let us know.