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New Prescription Monitoring Program
Pharmacies and practitioners that dispense any Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances, including samples, in Washington State or to an address in Washington must electronically report dispensing to the WA PMP. They must begin reporting on October 7, 2011.
New pain management rules effective July 1, 2011. View information here
Dental inactive license status now available.
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Urgent information about Tamper Resistant Prescription Pads and Paper
Starting July 1, 2010, all medicine prescribers must use approved paper. The new paper and pads are designed to reduce fraud and include a special seal from the Board of Pharmacy. Find out more at:
www.doh.wa.gov/hsqa/trpp.
Take As Directed Website - Prescription opioid pain medicine information
New Military Training/Experience Legislation for Dental Assistants and Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary
There is a new law, effective July 22, 2011, that effects how your military training and/or experience will be evaluated towards meeting licensing requirements. If the profession you are applying for requires education or training, please clearly state your military training in the education and training sections of the application form. Please call 360.236.4700 if you have questions.
Protect yourself and your patients from the flu - make sure you get a flu shot.
If you get, you can spread it to your patients and family before you even feel sick. healthcare professionals that get vaccinated reduce their chances of getting the flu and prevent the spread of disease to their patients and families.
For more information on flu and flu vaccinations, visit: www.doh.wa.gov/flunews or www.cdc.gov/flu.
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