Complaints

Complaints, suspected violations of federal or state drug laws, and problems with drug products can be submitted to the Board online.

• Submit Complaint

Please be advised that the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy does not regulate insurance companies. If your complaint is regarding insurance coverage for your prescription medications, you should contact the Ohio Department of Insurance.

Start Talking! – Building a Drug-Free Future

Start Talking! is a effort aimed at preventing drug abuse among Ohio’s most vulnerable citizens – our children.

• Start Talking!

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information on a topic, click on one of the questions below or search this FAQ using the search feature at the top of this page.

Drug Disposal

• Where can I safely dispose of unused or expired medications?
Resources on the safe disposal of unused or expired medications can be accessed here.



Emergency Refills

• Can a pharmacist dispense an emergency refill to a patient if their prescription is out of refills or has expired?
Yes. Under certain conditions, this is permissible. For more information, the Board has a developed a guidance document that can be accessed here.



Naloxone

• Where can I find a list of pharmacies that dispense naloxone without a prescription?
A list of pharmacies dispensing naloxone without a prescription can be found here.


• How do I find Naloxone resources and guidance documents?
You may access our Naloxone resources page by clicking here.