What, Why & How · Iowa Pharmacy Association

Episode #15 - Sept. 2018 Iowa Board of Pharmacy Meeting

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Casey Fesek welcomes Sue Mears to discuss new rules for a pharmacy technician seat on the Iowa Board.

This episode details the September 2018 meeting of the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. Host Casey Fesek from the Iowa Pharmacy Association is joined by board member Sue Mears. They review the meeting's agenda and key administrative updates. A primary topic is the ongoing search to fill a new board seat designated for a certified pharmacy technician, as mandated by recent legislation. Board Executive Director Andrew reported that current applicants do not meet the necessary certification requirements. The governor's office is specifically seeking a male technician to join the board to satisfy statutory gender balance requirements for the even-numbered board. Ideal candidates would also be from the western or northern regions of Iowa, such as the Mason City area. The hosts encourage any qualified, interested technicians to apply through the governor's office. Fesek notes the specific criteria sometimes read like detailed "rap sheets," mentioning a search for a male from the Council Bluffs area. The discussion clarifies that the gender requirement stems from state law, not board preference, as the board must be gender-balanced. The central challenge is finding a candidate who fulfills both the certification and the demographic criteria set by the governor's office. Both hosts position themselves as conduits for applications, offering to help potential candidates connect with the board or the Iowa Pharmacy Association. The tone is professional and informational, focused on procedural and regulatory updates. The style is a straightforward, conversational recap between two knowledgeable insiders. This episode is essential for Iowa pharmacy technicians interested in board service or state governance. Listeners seeking clinical discussions or patient stories would find little relevant content here.

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