Help Shape the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy’s Rules *** Notice of Informal Stakeholder Meeting * Set for April 23, 2015

April, 23 2015

Notice of Informal Rulemaking Stakeholder Meeting Date: 04/23/2015 Time: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM Title: Notice of Informal Rulemaking Stakeholder Meeting Location: 1560 Boardway, RM 110D, Denver, CO 80202 Help Shape the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy’s Rules *** Notice of Informal Stakeholder Meeting *** What is this about? The Colorado State Board of Pharmacy (“Board”) is considering amending some of its rules to improve the administration and enforcement of the Pharmacists, Pharmacy Businesses and Pharmaceuticals Act.  Colorado law permits agencies to informally solicit views from interested stakeholders concerning proposed draft rules before commencing the formal rulemaking process.  We invite you to share your thoughts and recommendations as we develop a preliminary draft of proposed rules (as detailed in the attached document) to regulate the practice of pharmacy in Colorado. Why does the Board need my help? This recodification is a big undertaking by the Board and we want to make sure we aren’t missing anything.  To this end, we are seeking input from interested stakeholders.  The Board values your feedback and we would very much like to hear your thoughts.  We need your help to identify necessary revisions or additional guidance in order to propose a constructive and comprehensive draft of rules for consideration during the formal rulemaking proceedings.  Overall, your opinions and recommendations will help shape the Board’s rules. How do I submit my comments and what is the deadline? You may either appear in person at 1560 Broadway, Conference Room 110 D, Denver, Colorado 80202 on April 23, 2015 at 9 a.m. (MST) or you may email your comments directly to chris.gassen@state.co.usby April 22, at 4 p.m. (MST). SPECIAL NOTICE: THIS IS AN INFORMAL STAKEHOLDER MEETING, AND NOT A FORMAL RULEMAKING HEARING.  A FORMAL RULEMAKING HEARING, WHERE RULES WILL BE FORMALLY ADOPTED BY THE PHARMACY BOARD, WILL BE NOTICED FOR JULY 16, 2015. Will my written comments become part of the official record for the anticipated rulemaking? Yes, we will incorporate your written comments into the office record when we commence with formal rulemaking in July 2015.  Please note that you will also have an additional opportunity to provide verbal and/or written comments regarding the proposed rules before and/or during the July 2015 rulemaking proceeding. Attachment(s): File Notice of Informal Stakeholder Meeting & Draft Rules.pdf