Pharmacy Laws & Rules

Waivers

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      • The Board of Pharmacy may consider and grant a waiver from all or part of a rule
      • The Board may not waive a requirement that is found in Iowa Code
      • A petition for waiver must be submitted no less than three weeks prior to a regularly scheduled Board meeting
      • While not required, it is highly recommended that a petitioner attend the Board meeting during which the petition will be considered
      • The Board will consider all relevant factors in determining if a waiver should be granted and, if so, for how long
      • Do not use the Petition for Waiver Form to seek an exemption from the mandate for electronic transmission of prescriptions
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Mandate for Electronic Transmission of Prescriptions

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      • Per Iowa Code, issuing prescriptions in violation of the electronic transmission mandate is punishable by a $250 administrative fine per occurrence
      • The Board of Pharmacy may consider a petition for exemption from the mandate for electronic transmission of prescriptions
      • A petition for such exemption must be submitted no less than three weeks prior to a regularly scheduled Board meeting
      • While not required, it is highly recommended that a petitioner attend the Board meeting during which the petition will be considered
      • The Board will consider all relevant factors in determining if an exemption should be granted and, if so, for how long
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