In what capacity does the governor engage with the Board of Pharmacy?

The governor engages with the Board of Pharmacy primarily by appointing Board members. This appointed Board is critical to the governance and oversight of pharmacy practice, ensuring that regulations and standards are upheld to protect public health and safety. The appointment of members allows the governor to influence the direction of pharmacy regulation within the state by selecting individuals who may align with certain policy priorities or public health initiatives.

The role of the governor in this context does not extend to overseeing all pharmacy operations, creating pharmacy regulations directly, or conducting pharmacy audits. Instead, the Board itself, once appointed, is responsible for developing and enforcing regulations, as well as conducting audits or inspections as needed to ensure compliance with established standards. This separation of responsibilities ensures a system of checks and balances within the pharmacy regulatory framework.