KS Board of Pharmacy Newsletters

Kansas Board of Pharmacy Named 2025 Wellbeing First Champion

The Kansas Board of Pharmacy has been recognized as a 2025 Wellbeing First Champion for removing stigmatizing language from its licensing and renewal applications related to mental health. The Board is also initiating a stakeholder process to solicit feedback on its rules and regulations, with submissions due by October 31, 2025.

Kansas Pharmacy Technician Renewal Deadline and Requirements

The Kansas Board of Pharmacy has issued a newsletter reminding pharmacy technicians of the October 31, 2025 renewal deadline. Technicians must complete 20 hours of continuing education and can request a six-month extension if they cannot pass the certification exam by the deadline. Failure to renew will result in registration cancellation and requires a new application process.

KS Board of Pharmacy: Proposed Regulation Changes and Updates

The Kansas Board of Pharmacy is proposing changes to administrative regulations, including K.A.R. 68-5-17 and 68-7-26, and revoking K.A.R. 68-1-1a. The newsletter also reminds pharmacists and technicians about free CE on PMP data integrity and requests feedback on USP <797> and <795> adoption.

Kansas Adopts Uniform MPJE for Pharmacist Licensure

The Kansas Board of Pharmacy has adopted the Uniform Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) for pharmacist licensure, effective April 1, 2026. New graduates and pharmacists transferring licenses will be required to pass the Uniform MPJE, with the previous Kansas MPJE being discontinued at the end of 2026.

KS Boards of Pharmacy and Healing Arts Joint Statement on IV Therapy Clinics

The Kansas Boards of Pharmacy and Healing Arts have issued a joint statement addressing concerns about patient safety and regulatory compliance in retail IV therapy clinics. The statement clarifies that IV therapy is a medical practice requiring licensed professionals and outlines the Boards' investigative and referral processes for complaints.