Ohio Administrative Code Title 4729:2 - Pharmacy Interns
Ohio Administrative Code – Title 4729:2 – Pharmacy Interns
(Under the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy)
This title regulates pharmacy interns in Ohio and establishes requirements for licensure, professional conduct, supervision, and training. It is part of the broader framework ensuring safe and effective pharmacy practice in the state.
🔹 Summary of Key Provisions in Title 4729:2
1. Licensure and Registration of Interns (4729:2-2)
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be enrolled in an accredited college of pharmacy or a graduate of a foreign pharmacy school with required equivalency.
Must pass a criminal background check.
Application Process:
Submission of a completed application with verification of enrollment.
Renewal required annually.
Intern ID Card:
Must be visibly worn when practicing.
Remains property of the Board and must be returned if revoked.
2. Scope of Practice (4729:2-2-04)
Permitted Activities:
Interns may perform duties under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Includes compounding, dispensing, counseling, and immunizations (after certification).
Restrictions:
May not supervise technicians or other pharmacy staff.
Must notify the Board of any disciplinary actions or changes in status.
3. Supervision Requirements (4729:2-2-05)
A pharmacist may supervise up to two interns at one time.
The pharmacist is responsible for all actions performed by the intern.
4. Internship Hours and Documentation (4729:2-2-06)
Minimum of 1,740 hours of supervised practical experience required for licensure as a pharmacist.
Hours must be documented and submitted to the Board using approved forms.
Interns must record employment changes within 30 days.
5. Conduct and Disciplinary Action (4729:2-4)
Interns are held to the same professional conduct standards as pharmacists.
Grounds for discipline include:
Unprofessional behavior
Criminal offenses
Substance abuse
Fraudulent application or documentation
The Board may suspend or revoke intern licenses.
6. Foreign Pharmacy Graduates (4729:2-2-07)
Must complete FPGEC certification (Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee).
Required to complete intern hours and meet all Ohio-specific criteria.
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