Chapter 151 — State Board of Pharmacy

151.01 Definitions This section defines key terms used in Minnesota's pharmacy law (Chapter 151). It covers definitions for pharmacist, … 151.02 State Board of Pharmacy This section creates the Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy. The board oversees the licensing and regulation of … 151.03 Membership This section sets the membership requirements for the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy. The board includes licensed … 151.04 Recommended Names This section describes how names are recommended for appointment to the Board of Pharmacy. Professional pharmacy … 151.05 Election of Officers This section covers the election of officers for the Board of Pharmacy. The board elects its own president and other … 151.06 Powers and Duties This section sets out the powers and duties of the Board of Pharmacy. The board can adopt rules, issue licenses, conduct … 151.061 Unfair Price Discrimination This section prohibits unfair price discrimination in the sale of drugs in Minnesota. Drug manufacturers and … 151.065 Fee Amounts This section sets the fee amounts for pharmacy-related licenses and registrations in Minnesota. It covers fees for … 151.066 Opiate Product Registration Fee This section requires manufacturers and distributors of opiate products sold in Minnesota to pay a registration fee. The … 151.07 Meetings; Examination Fee This section covers Board of Pharmacy meetings and examination fees. The board holds regular meetings and sets … 151.071 Disciplinary Action This section gives the Board of Pharmacy the authority to take disciplinary action against pharmacists, pharmacies, and … 151.072 Reporting Obligations This section requires certain people to report suspected violations of pharmacy law to the Board of Pharmacy. … 151.073 Immunity This section provides legal protection (immunity) to people who report suspected pharmacy law violations to the Board of … 151.074 Licensee or Registrant Cooperation This section requires licensees and registrants to cooperate with Board of Pharmacy investigations. Failure to cooperate … 151.075 Disciplinary Record on Judicial Review This section addresses how the disciplinary record is handled when a Board of Pharmacy decision is appealed to court. … 151.08 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.09 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.095 Inactive Status License This section allows pharmacists in Minnesota to place their license on inactive status. An inactive license costs less … 151.10 Qualifications of Applicants This section sets the qualifications for people applying for a pharmacist license in Minnesota. Applicants must graduate … 151.101 Internship This section establishes internship requirements for pharmacy students in Minnesota. Pharmacy students must complete a … 151.102 Pharmacy Technician This section regulates pharmacy technicians in Minnesota. Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists with tasks like … 151.11 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.12 Reciprocity; Licensure This section allows pharmacists licensed in other states to obtain a Minnesota license through reciprocity. Applicants … 151.13 Renewal Fee; Continuing Education This section requires pharmacists to pay renewal fees and complete continuing education to keep their license active. … 151.14 Reinstatements This section covers how pharmacists can reinstate a lapsed or expired license. Pharmacists who let their license lapse … 151.15 Compounding Drugs Unlawful Under Certain Conditions This section makes it unlawful to compound drugs under certain conditions. It regulates how pharmacies prepare … 151.16 Violation a Gross Misdemeanor This section makes certain violations of Minnesota's pharmacy law a gross misdemeanor. This includes practicing pharmacy … 151.17 Unlawful Use of 'pharmacist.' This section makes it unlawful to use the title 'pharmacist' in Minnesota without being properly licensed. Only people … 151.18 Unlawful to Use Misleading Name This section makes it unlawful to use a misleading name for a business that sells drugs or pharmacy services. Business … 151.19 Registration; Fees This section covers the registration requirements and fees for pharmacies, drug manufacturers, and drug distributors … 151.191 Licensing Medical Gas Facilities; Fees; Prohibitions This section requires medical gas facilities in Minnesota to be licensed by the Board of Pharmacy. Medical gases include … 151.20 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.21 Substitution This section governs drug substitution (generic substitution) in Minnesota. When a doctor prescribes a brand-name drug, … 151.211 Records of Prescriptions This section requires pharmacies to keep detailed records of all prescriptions dispensed. Records must include the … 151.212 Label of Prescription Drug Containers This section sets requirements for the labels on prescription drug containers. Labels must include the patient's name, … 151.213 Copies of Prescriptions This section gives patients the right to get copies of their prescriptions. Pharmacies must provide prescription copies … 151.214 Payment Disclosure This section requires pharmacies to disclose certain payment information to patients. Pharmacists must tell patients … 151.215 Certification This section covers certification requirements for certain pharmacy practices or programs in Minnesota. 151.22 Liability for Quality of Drugs This section makes pharmacists liable for the quality of drugs they dispense. Pharmacists must ensure that the drugs … 151.23 Poisons Must Be Labeled This section requires that poisons be properly labeled when sold. All containers of poison must have a clear label … 151.24 Sale of Poisons Must Be Recorded This section requires pharmacies to keep records of all poison sales. The record must include the buyer's name, the … 151.25 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.252 Licensing of Drug Manufacturers; Fees; Prohibitions This section requires drug manufacturers operating in Minnesota to be licensed by the Board of Pharmacy. It sets … 151.253 Compounding This section regulates compounding pharmacies in Minnesota. It sets detailed standards for how pharmacies can prepare … 151.26 Exceptions This section lists exceptions to Minnesota's pharmacy licensing requirements. Certain people and entities can handle … 151.27 Expenses This section authorizes the Board of Pharmacy to spend money for its operations. The board's expenses are paid from fees … 151.28 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.29 Violation a Misdemeanor This section makes general violations of Minnesota's pharmacy law a misdemeanor. This applies to violations that are not … 151.30 County Attorney to Prosecute This section requires county attorneys to prosecute violations of Minnesota's pharmacy law when requested by the Board … 151.301 Reports to Commissioner of Health This section requires the Board of Pharmacy to report certain information to the commissioner of health. The board must … 151.302 Immunity This section provides immunity from liability for people who report pharmacy law violations or cooperate with Board of … 151.31 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.32 Citation This section provides the citation name for Minnesota's pharmacy practice act. The chapter may be referred to as the … 151.33 Careless Distribution of Drugs This section makes it illegal to carelessly distribute drugs in Minnesota. This includes giving samples to unqualified … 151.335 Delivery Through Common Carrier; Compliance With Temperature Requirements This section requires that drugs delivered through common carriers (like mail or shipping services) must comply with … 151.34 Prohibited Acts This section lists prohibited acts under Minnesota's pharmacy law. It is illegal to sell adulterated or misbranded … 151.35 Drugs, Adulteration This section defines what makes a drug 'adulterated' in Minnesota. A drug is adulterated if it contains harmful … 151.36 Drugs, Misbranding This section defines what makes a drug 'misbranded' in Minnesota. A drug is misbranded if its label is false or … 151.361 Manufacturer Disclosure This section requires drug manufacturers to disclose certain information about their products. Manufacturers must … 151.37 Legend Drugs; Who May Prescribe, Possess This section lists who may prescribe, possess, and dispense legend (prescription) drugs in Minnesota. It covers doctors, … 151.375 Investigational Drug Use This section allows patients with serious or terminal illnesses to access investigational drugs that have not yet been … 151.38 Embargoes This section gives the Board of Pharmacy the power to embargo (seize and hold) drugs that are adulterated, misbranded, … 151.39 Distressed Drugs This section regulates the handling and sale of distressed drugs in Minnesota. Distressed drugs are those that have been … 151.40 Possession and Sale of Hypodermic Syringes and Needles This section regulates the possession and sale of hypodermic syringes and needles in Minnesota. Pharmacies can sell … 151.41 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed or renumbered. It is no longer in active use at this section … 151.415 Long-term Care Resident Access to Pharmaceuticals Act This section is the Long-term Care Resident Access to Pharmaceuticals Act. It gives nursing home residents the right to … 151.42 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.43 Scope This section defines the scope of Minnesota's wholesale drug distribution regulation. It establishes that the wholesale … 151.44 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.441 Definitions This section provides definitions for Minnesota's wholesale drug distribution law. It defines terms like wholesale drug … 151.45 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.46 Prohibited Drug Purchases or Receipt This section prohibits the purchase or receipt of drugs from unauthorized sources. Pharmacies and other drug outlets can … 151.461 Gifts to Practitioners Prohibited This section prohibits drug manufacturers and distributors from giving gifts to health care practitioners who prescribe … 151.47 Wholesale Drug Distributor Licensing Requirements This section sets licensing requirements for wholesale drug distributors in Minnesota. Distributors must be licensed by … 151.471 Third-party Logistics Provider Requirements This section regulates third-party logistics providers in Minnesota. These are companies that store and distribute drugs … 151.48 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.49 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.50 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.51 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.55 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.555 Medication Repository Program This section creates the Medication Repository Program in Minnesota. The program allows unused, unexpired medications to … 151.56 County Return of Unused Drugs or Medical Devices This section allows counties to set up programs for the return of unused drugs or medical devices. The programs help … 151.58 Automated Drug Distribution Systems This section regulates automated drug distribution systems in Minnesota, such as medication dispensing machines used in … 151.60 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.61 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.62 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.63 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.64 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.65 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.66 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.67 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.68 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.69 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.70 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.71 This section of Minnesota's pharmacy law has been repealed. It is no longer in effect. 151.72 Sale of Certain Cannabinoid Products This section regulates the sale of certain cannabinoid products in Minnesota. It sets rules for which cannabinoid … 151.74 Insulin Safety Net Program This section creates the Insulin Safety Net Program in Minnesota. The program provides emergency access to insulin for … 151.741 Insulin Manufacturer Registration Fee This section requires insulin manufacturers to pay a registration fee to fund the state's insulin safety net program. …