Can the board create regulations regarding the inventory levels a pharmacy must maintain?

The Board has the authority to create regulations concerning the inventory levels that a pharmacy must maintain. This is rooted in the Board's responsibility to ensure the safe and effective operation of pharmacies, including the management of pharmaceutical supplies. Inventory regulations are essential for maintaining adequate stock for patient care while preventing shortages and facilitating compliance with controlled substance regulations. The ability to set such regulations helps the Board manage public health concerns and the availability of medications, ensuring that pharmacies can adequately serve the needs of their communities.

While options indicating limitations such as "only under special circumstances" or "only if requested by the pharmacy" suggest unnecessary constraints on the Board's regulatory power, the authority to establish these regulations is a standard practice within the jurisdiction of pharmacy boards. Therefore, the Board's ability to establish regulations regarding inventory reflects its broader regulatory role in overseeing pharmacy operations for the protection of public health and safety.