Subchapter VII-D. Pharmaceutical Detailers; Scope of Practice; Qualifications for Licensure; Waiver of Licensure Requirements; Continuing Education; Penalties.


  • Current through October 23, 2012
  • (a) An individual shall be licensed by the Board of Pharmacy before engaging in the practice of pharmaceutical detailing in the District of Columbia.

    (b) A pharmaceutical detailer shall not:

    (1) Engage in any deceptive or misleading marketing of a pharmaceutical product, including the knowing concealment, suppression, omission, misleading representation, or misstatement of any material fact;

    (2) Use a title or designation that might lead a licensed health professional, or an employee or representative of a licensed health professional, to believe that the pharmaceutical detailer is licensed to practice medicine, nursing, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, or other similar health occupation, in the District of Columbia, unless the pharmaceutical detailer currently holds such a license; or

    (3) Attend patient examinations without the consent of the patient.

    (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 741, as added Mar. 26, 2008, D.C. Law 17-131, § 102(g), 55 DCR 1659.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Legislative History of Laws

    Law 17-131, the "SafeRx Amendment Act of 2008", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 17-364 which was referred to the Committee on Health. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on December 11, 2007, and January 8, 2008, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on February 1, 2008, it was assigned Act No. 17-282 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 17-131 became effective on March 26, 2008.

    Delegation of Authority

    Delegation of Authority pursuant to D.C. Law 17-131, the SafeRX Amendment Act of 2008, see Mayor's Order 2008-83, June 11, 2008 (55 DCR 9360).

    Delegation of Authority pursuant to D.C. Law 17-131, the SafeRX Amendment Act of 2008, see Mayor's Order 2008-94, July 3, 2008 (55 DCR 9375).

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  • In addition to the general qualifications for licensure set forth in this chapter, an individual applying for a license to practice pharmaceutical detailing shall:

    (1) Establish, to the satisfaction of the Board of Pharmacy, that he or she is a graduate of a recognized institution of higher education;

    (2) Pay the required licensure fee; and

    (3) Submit to the Board of Pharmacy a notarized statement that he or she understands and agrees to abide by the requirements for the practice of pharmaceutical detailing, including the code of ethics, as established by the Board pursuant to § 3-1202.08 and in accordance with this subchapter.

    (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 742, as added Mar. 26, 2008, D.C. Law 17-131, § 102(g), 55 DCR 1659.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Legislative History of Laws

    For Law 17-131, see notes following § 3-1207.41.

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  • The Board of Pharmacy shall waive the educational requirements for an applicant for licensure as a pharmaceutical detailer who can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Board, that he or she has been performing the functions of a pharmaceutical detailer, as defined in this subchapter, on a full-time, or substantially full-time, basis for at least 12 months immediately preceding March 26, 2008.

    (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 743, as added Mar. 26, 2008, D.C. Law 17-131, § 102(g), 55 DCR 1659.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Legislative History of Laws

    For Law 17-131, see notes following § 3-1207.41.

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  • The Mayor shall establish by rule continuing-education requirements as a condition for renewal of the license to practice pharmaceutical detailing.

    (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 744, as added Mar. 26, 2008, D.C. Law 17-131, § 102(g), 55 DCR 1659.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Legislative History of Laws

    For Law 17-131, see notes following § 3-1207.41.

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  • In addition to the penalties set forth in this chapter, a person who practices pharmaceutical detailing without a license shall be subject to a fine of up to $10,000.

    (Mar. 25, 1986, D.C. Law 6-99, § 745, as added Mar. 26, 2008, D.C. Law 17-131, § 102(g), 55 DCR 1659.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Legislative History of Laws

    For Law 17-131, see notes following § 3-1207.41.