The California Board of Pharmacy is discussing remote processing in its Board Meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 9 AM. UFCW is asking our member pharmacists to submit public comments on the issue.
There are two ways you can submit your comment:
- Submit a comment to Debbie.Damoth@dca.ca.gov before Wednesday, March 18 at 9 AM. A sample comment is below:
Dear California Board of Pharmacy,
Every day, California’s pharmacists ensure safe, accurate, and timely care for our patients. All the while being tasked with filling more prescriptions, taking on more responsibilities, and facing more pressure. Without the staff that is needed to provide safe, high-quality care, our patients are put at risk.
Our profession is already facing critical staffing shortages, and the solution is strengthening pharmacist staffing, not remote processing.
Remote processing prioritizes our employers’ bottom lines over our patients. Patients deserve access to pharmacists for phone calls, counseling, and clinical services.
Sincerely,
[Name]
- Join the meeting and give your public comment verbally during the meeting. You may remain anonymous during the meeting.
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