Posts Tagged ‘Kansas Board of Pharmacy’
Pharmacist Spotlight: Erick Axcell
This month’s pharmacist spotlight features Erick Axcell. Erick is the owner of Jayhawk Pharmacy and Jayhawk Pharmacy West in Lawrence, Kan. He shared with us why he decided to become a pharmacist, what makes independent pharmacy so rewarding, and some of the experiences he’s gained along the way. When did you realize that you…
Read MoreKansas Board of Pharmacy Moves Forward with 4:1 Ratio; 6:1 Waiver on Hold
During a meeting last Wednesday, the Kansas Board of Pharmacy voted to approve a 4:1 pharmacist-technician ratio in Kansas. The new change will now head to Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s office for review. Earlier this year, the Board approved moving forward with a 4:1 ratio with an option for pharmacies to submit a waiver to…
Read MoreNew Kansas Law Allows CBD Oil with THC for Certain Medical Conditions
On Monday, Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 28, also known as “Claire and Lola’s Law” into law. The bill allows people with “debilitating medical conditions” to use CBD oil that contains up to five percent THC. The bill was pushed by Gwen and Scott Hartley, who believe this could help their daughter Lola who…
Read MorePresident Trump Legalizes Hemp with Farm Bill Signing
On Thursday, Dec. 20, President Trump signed the 2018 Farm Bill into law. The bill passed out of the House last week with a vote of 369-47 and passed the Senate on Tuesday with an 87-13 vote. Among its many agricultural measures, the bill removes hemp from the Controlled Substances Act – effectively legalizing hemp…
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