pharmacy board; duties; regulation

SB 1396 expands Arizona's disciplinary standards for pharmacies and pharmacists by clarifying specific violations that can lead to license discipline. It adds 28 new examples of "unethical conduct" for pharmacies (like drug law violations, working under the influence, or falsifying records) and 7 for pharmacists (such as dispensing without permission or failing continuing education). Pharmacies must now notify the board within 15 business days of permit denials in other states, ownership changes, or certain patient safety incidents. This focuses on improving transparency and safety in pharmacy operations without introducing new penalties.