Who is responsible for notifying the department about changes in a pharmacy's address?

The responsibility for notifying the department about changes in a pharmacy's address falls to the Pharmacist-in-Charge. This individual holds the ultimate accountability for pharmacy operations and compliance with regulatory requirements. The Pharmacist-in-Charge is consistently tasked with maintaining the pharmacy's licensure and ensuring that all necessary updates, including changes in location, are communicated to the appropriate health authorities.

While pharmacy staff may be involved in various operational duties, they do not carry the same level of responsibility regarding official notifications to the department. The Department of Health and Human Services does not proactively track changes in pharmacy addresses without being notified; it relies on pharmacies to provide this information. Additionally, although the pharmacy owner may be interested in such changes, it is the Pharmacist-in-Charge who is designated to handle this type of regulatory communication. Thus, this role is critical in ensuring compliance with state laws and regulations related to pharmacy practice.