WSR 25-18-090

POLICY STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

[Filed September 2, 2025, 8:55 a.m.]

Title: Temporary practice of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians licensed out-of-state to assist with impacts of Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs closures in Washington state, HSQA-25-01.2.

Issuing Entity: Office of the assistant secretary.

Subject Matter: The secretary of health (secretary) will exercise enforcement discretion to permit pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to practice in Washington state without an active Washington state credential or certification under chapters 18.64, 18.64A, or 18.130 RCW only for the purpose of assisting with prescription transfers due to the closures of Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs pharmacies in Washington. The secretary is clarifying authorized work of assisting with prescription transfers.

Effective Date: August 27, 2025.

Contact Person: Megan Veith, policy director, health systems quality assurance, Megan.Veith@doh.wa.gov.