WSR 19-07-062

INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

[Filed March 19, 2019, 8:34 a.m.]

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF AN INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT

Title of Interpretive or Policy Statement: Clarification of "emergency medical reason" and wholesaler licensure requirements.

Issuing Entity: Washington state pharmacy quality assurance commission.

Subject Matter: This interpretive statement is intended to clarify and confirm current rule, WAC 246-879-010 (10)(e), which does not require pharmacies to obtain a state wholesaler license when transferring prescription drugs for "emergency medical reasons."

Effective Date: March 8, 2019.

Contact Person: Steve Saxe, executive director, 360-236-4946.