Pharmacist Licensure
Board Information
The Board of Pharmacy advises the
Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure on all issues related to
the regulation of the practice of pharmacy. The Board member composition and length of
terms follows:
Membership: 4 Pharmacists (1 must be a Hospital Pharmacist) and 1 Public
Member
Length of Term: 5 years, nor more than 2 consecutive full 5-year terms.
Professional Requirements: Has been actively engaged in practice of
his/her profession in the State of Nebraska, under a license issued in this state, for a
period of 5 years just preceding his/her appointment.
Public Member:
- Be a resident of this state who has attained the age of majority;
- Represent the interests and viewpoints of consumers; and
- Not be a present or former member of a credentialed profession, an employee of a member
of a credentialed profession, or an immediate family or household member of any person
presently regulated by such board.
The Board of Pharmacy meets at least 5
times per year - see Board meeting Schedule for
meeting dates and times. Meetings are open to the public, with the exception of
investigational matters. Meeting minutes are available here or by contacting Vonda Apking at (402)
471-2118 or by e-mail at vonda.apking@dhhs.ne.gov |