CHI submitted a statement today to the California Board of Pharmacy requesting an extension of the Jan. 1, 2009 implementation date for the state's electronic pedigree requirement.  The law requires that all dangerous drugs be uniquely serialized at the unit of use level in order to be sold in the state.  The Board of Pharmacy has the authority to delay the implementation date until Jan. 1, 2011.  In November, CHI surveyed its membership to see what progress companies had made and what problems they were encountering as they work to meet the requirements of the law.  The results of the survey were the basis for CHI's submission to the Board.

View Statement to Board of Pharmacy