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California Pharmacy Law
By SkillsPlus International

Designated Representative for California Board of Pharmacy

Exemptee Certification for Department of Health Services

California Pharmacy Law requires drug and device wholesalers and home medical device retailers to retain on-site, a California-licensed pharmacist or Exemptee / Designated Representative to conduct their business.  The pharmacist, Exemptee or Designated Representative must be physically present during all hours of operation. 

To meet this requirement, we offer a web-based, self-study class that is fast, easy and affordable. The information below answers the most common questions. Please give us a call if you have other questions, or click Enroll Now button (to the right) to enroll in the web self study class.

Three Ways to Study To Prepare For the Class

Web Self-study - Click to learn about this least expensive way to prepare for and take the exam.

On-site Classes - Click to learn about scheduling this class at your company site.

Live Internet Classes - Click to learn about scheduling this class as a live web class.

State Applications

California Board of Pharmacy forms 

Department of Health Services Exemptee Application forms 

Web Self-study - Click to learn about this least expensive way to prepare for and take the exam.

Questions and Answers

Pedigree Q&A from the Board of Pharmacy

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Special Notice for Drug Manufacturers - Click here

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SkillsPlus International now offers the
Designated Representative Certification / Exemptee
Web Based Self-Study Class

California Board of Pharmacy
and
Department of Health and Safety - Food and Drug Branch

Objectives:

1. Knowledge and understanding of state and federal law relating to the distribution of dangerous drugs and dangerous devices.

2. Knowledge and understanding of state and federal laws relating to the distribution of controlled substances.

3. Knowledge and understanding of quality control systems.
4. Knowledge and understanding of the United States Pharmacopoeia standards relating to the safe storage and handling of drugs.
5. Knowledge and understanding of prescription terminology, abbreviations, dosages and format.
6. Knowledge of Health and Safety Code - HMDR.

Topics:

1. California Code of Regulations
2. California Business and Professional Code
3. USP Storage and Handling of Drugs
4. Controlled Substances 
5. Health and Safety Code - HMDR
6. Quality Systems for drugs and devices

Evidence of Completion: 

• Participants receive a Certificate of Completion and a completed Training Declaration signed by SkillsPlus after successfully passing the exam. The passing grade required is 85%.

• 95% of our students pass this test the first time!

Contact us for a prompt reply!

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Notice for Drug Manufacturers - This notice is provided as a courtesy. It is the firm's responsibility to assure these exceptions apply to you.

Drug Manufacturers no longer need a Designated Representative if you are under the authority of the Food and Drug Administration or licensed pursuant to Section 111615 of the Health and Safety Code. You are referred to 4160(e).

4169(a) States that an entity may not purchase, sell, trade, or transfer dangerous drugs and devices.

4169(d) States that this does not apply to certain pharmaceutical manufacturers licensed by the FDA or by the State Department of Health Services. 

Separate distribution centers may need a license and a Designated Representative. 

Please give us a call for any clarification.