Mission Statement The Ohio Board of Pharmacy shall act efficiently, consistently, and impartially in the public interest to pursue optimal standards of practice through communication, education, legislation, licensing, and enforcement. About The Ohio Board of Pharmacy is the single State agency in Ohio responsible for administering and enforcing laws governing the practice of pharmacy and the legal distribution of drugs. The Board consists of nine members who are appointed by the Governor for terms of four years. Eight of the members are licensed pharmacists who represent, to the extent practicable, each phase of pharmacy practice. One member represents the public. The Board has a staff of 92 employees that is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day operations and responsibilities of the Board. Since the Board of Pharmacy is responsible for administering and enforcing the drug laws of Ohio, the Board licenses: Pharmacists (O.R.C. Chapter 4729.) Pharmacy Interns (O.R.C. Chapter 4729.) Pharmacy Technicians (O.R.C. Chapter 4729.) Terminal and Distributors of Dangerous Drugs (both in-state and out-of-state) (O.R.C. Chapter 4729 and 3719) Home Medical Equipment Services Providers (O.R.C. Chapter 4752.) The Board is also responsible for regulating the legal distribution of dangerous drugs in Ohio and ensuring the quality of all drugs administered, prescribed, dispensed by prescription, or sold over-the-counter (O.R.C. Chapter 3715). The Board of Pharmacy can discipline its licensees and registrants for violations of both federal and state laws governing the legal distribution of drugs. The Board has the responsibility of investigating and presenting evidence of violations of any of the federal or state drug laws by any person to the appropriate court (federal, state, or municipal) for prosecution of the offender (O.R.C. Chapter 2925). Board Minutes Customer Service Policy Policy for Maintaining a Log of Access to Confidential Personal Information Board Actions Complaints, suspected violations of federal or state drug laws, and problems with drug products can be submitted to the Board online. Click here to submit a complaint.