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Rule Changes

Below are the most recent changes to the Ohio Board of Pharmacy’s Administrative Rules:

2022

  • State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy - Rule Reorganization Crosswalk

2021

  • 1st Quarter 2021 - Rule Update

2020

  • 2020 Rule Update

2019

  • 2nd and 3rd Quarter – Rule Update
  • Rules Update - Terminal Distributors - Spring 2019
  • Rules Update - Drug Distributors - Spring 2019

2018

  • 2nd and 3rd Quarter - Rule Update
  • State Board of Pharmacy Classifies Etizolam as a Schedule I Controlled Substance
  • 1st Quarter - Rule Update

2017

  • 3rd Quarter - Rule Update
  • Office-Based Opioid Treatment Rules
  • Rules Update - February & March 2017
  • Controlled Substance Inventory Disposal
  • Rules Update - February 2017

2016

  • New and Updated Rules – Q1 and Q2 of 2016
  • Updated Drug Compounding Rules - 2016
  • Veterinary Compounded Drugs - New Rules Effective 2.22.16
  • New Rules and Rule Changes Effective January 15, 2016

2015

  • New Rules and Rule Changes Effective October 5, 2015
  • Updated Drug Take Back Rules (OAC 4729-8) - Effective March 23, 2015
  • New Rules and Rule Changes Effective January 20, 2015

2014

  • Third Quarter Rule Changes - Effective October 24, 2014
  • Second Quarter Rule Changes - Effective August 22, 2014
  • First Quarter Rule Changes - Effective May 22, 2014
A full list of all Board rules can be accessed here.
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