The Alabama State Board of Pharmacy was established by legislative action in 1887 with the intent that the composition of the board reflect the demographics of the pharmacy profession. This Board is vested with the authority to carry out the purposes of and enforce Title 34, Chapter 23 of the Practice of Pharmacy Act 205 and Title 20, Chapter 2 of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act 1407. The practice of pharmacy and the management and operation of pharmacies are hereby declared to affect the public health, safety and welfare of the people of Alabama, and thereby are subject to regulation and control in the public interest by a Board of five members. They are assisted by an administrative staff headed by an secretary appointed by the Board.
Its members shall be licensed pharmacists who have been licensed in this state for a minimum of five years and who are actively engaged in the practice of pharmacy or pharmacy administration, or both. Three members shall be appointed by the Governor. Of the three appointed members, one member shall be engaged in institutional practice, one in independent practice, and one in chain pharmacy practice. Two members represent non-designated member slots elected by ballot. No pharmacist shall serve two full terms consecutively. |