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November 2: Ohio Board of Pharmacy Application Deadline
Consider Applying for the Ohio Board of Pharmacy
Want to make a difference? Consider applying for the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Annually, the Governor appoints two pharmacists to serve a four-year term. The Board's primary purpose is to protect the citizens in the State of Ohio by ensuring safe drug distribution. With the practice of pharmacy changing so quickly, your expertise is invaluable to the citizens of Ohio. As a Board Member, you will be involved in licensure, rulemaking, and disciplinary hearings. You will evaluate new technology, standards of practice, and information distribution systems. For a truly rewarding experience, consider applying today.
General Considerations for Appointment
- Be prepared to spend at least three workdays per month away from principal occupation within the borders of Ohio attending meetings lasting from 8 to 10 hours per day.
- Be able to participate in emergency meetings if there are cases that require the summary suspension of a Board of Pharmacy licensee or registrant.
- Have the option of attending District IV NABP meetings (in neighboring Indiana, Illinois, Michigan or Wisconsin) and the national NABP convention which meets in various cities around the country.
- Be willing to file Ohio Ethics Commission Financial Disclosure Statements and refrain from any official activity which may be interpreted to be a conflict of interest.
- Expect to serve on subcommittees of the Board and to spend time, aside from regular Board meetings, on special problems or projects.
- Be ever mindful that the Board members' responsibility is first to the public and then to the profession, and that any ethical, economic or professional conflicts must always be decided in the best interest of the public health and welfare.
- Be agreeable to spending one day in the Pharmacy Board Office in orientation to the duties of a Board member and to familiarize yourself to the NABP Board Member's Manual.
OPA Recommendation Process
Each year, OPA solicits applications from interested members and makes recommendations to the Governor for upcoming Board of Pharmacy vacancies. OPA's recommendations help inform the appointment process. There may be additional information requested from applicants during the process.
TO APPLY:
November 2, 2026 is the deadline for submitting nominations to the OPA Legal & Regulatory Committee. Apply yourself using the online nomination form above or forward this opportunity to a colleague.
For more information, contact the OPA office at 614.389.3236 or opa@ohiopharmacists.org.
