Which entity sets the rules for telepharmacy?

The Board of Pharmacy (BOP) is the entity responsible for establishing the rules and regulations governing telepharmacy within a state. Each state's Board of Pharmacy has the authority to define how telepharmacy should operate, including requirements for licensure, practice standards, technology use, and patient safety measures. This is crucial for ensuring the safe and effective delivery of pharmaceutical care through remote means.

While the state government may create broad legal frameworks, it is the Board of Pharmacy that specifically tailors the regulations to the practice of pharmacy, including telepharmacy, based on the unique needs and circumstances of that state. The American Pharmacists Association and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) play important roles in the pharmacy profession and drug regulation, but they do not set the specific rules for telepharmacy practice at the state level.