Latest News

An official website of the State of Florida How You Know

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

post layout

April 24, 2025

Become a Volunteer

Volunteer Health Care Provider Program Licensed health care professionals are responding to the needs of individuals who may not have access to quality care by volunteering […]
April 2, 2025

Become a Volunteer

Volunteers are vital to the Florida Department of Health’s mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through community efforts.
November 15, 2023

Board Website Re-Design Survey

MQA is planning to revamp the board websites. Please take the survey to give us your recommendations by clicking the survey icon below. Survey closing Friday, 2/2/2024 at 4:30 PM ET
October 12, 2022

Hometown Heroes

The Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance is proud to highlight the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program.
December 8, 2021

 

Healthier You is a one-stop shop for Floridians to access resources to promote a healthy lifestyle. Please click here for more information.
December 28, 2020

COVID-19 Vaccination Data

Please click here for more information on Emergency Order 20-015, for the purposes of preparing for, responding to, and mitigating any effect of COVID-19
November 18, 2020

Potential Spam Alert

The Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance is warning Florida health care practitioners about fraudulent calls that have been received by multiple licensees.
July 14, 2020

System Maintenance Notice

Please be aware of system downtime for DOHMQA beginning Friday July 24th 6:30PM(EST) until Monday July 27th 6:00AM(EST). Click here for more information.
July 1, 2020

Nonopioid Alternatives Pamphlet

2020 legislation amended the requirements for non-opioid alternatives. Click here to access the pamphlet for "Information on Nonopioid Alternatives for the Treatment of Pain"
February 17, 2020

New Coronavirus: COVID-19

The Florida Department of Health (Department) is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to closely monitor the current outbreak of 2019 novel coronavirus.
September 25, 2019

Scam Calls

Click here for more information regarding scam calls for license holders claiming to be with the Florida Board.
July 1, 2019

Telehealth

Click here for information on the new law that sets standards of practice and authorizes out-of-state health care practitioners to perform telehealth services for patients in Florida.
September 27, 2017

Fingerprint Retention Requirements

Florida statute requires individuals who were fingerprinted on or after Jan. 1, 2013 to have their background results retained in Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
July 18, 2017

Telehealth

The use of telehealth technology by Florida licensed healthcare practitioners for the purpose of providing patient care within the state of Florida is not precluded by Florida law.
February 17, 2017

Important Administrative Rule Update

Effective January 12, 2017 Florida Administrative Code, 64K-1.004 Management and Operation of Database has been amended requiring all pharmacies that DO NOT dispense controlled substances in […]
February 17, 2017

Important Administrative Rule Update

Effective January 12, 2017 Florida Administrative Code, 64K-1.004 Management and Operation of Database has been amended requiring all pharmacies that DO NOT dispense controlled substances in […]
September 23, 2016

FDA meeting on September 20-21, 2016

On September 20-21, 2016 Allison Dudley, Executive Director and David Flynn, Counsel to the Board attended an inter-governmental working meeting at the Food and Drug Administration […]
September 23, 2016

FDA meeting on September 20-21, 2016

On September 20-21, 2016 Allison Dudley, Executive Director and David Flynn, Counsel to the Board attended an inter-governmental working meeting at the Food and Drug Administration […]
July 19, 2016

FREE Webinars Now Available

Learn how to add your license to your Online Services Portal account or report your continuing education/continuing medical education (CE/CME) requirements.
May 23, 2016

Florida Hosts in 2017

Executive Director Allison Dudley, Board Chair Debra Glass, Board Vice Chair Mark Mikhael and Board members Jeffrey Mesaros and Jeenu Philip attended...
November 30, 2015

MQA publishes latest quarterly report

The Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) remains committed to developing and implementing strategies to better serve health care practitioners, license applicants and […]
November 30, 2015

MQA publishes latest quarterly report

The Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) remains committed to developing and implementing strategies to better serve health care practitioners, license applicants and […]
October 29, 2015

FDA: US Compounding issues recall

This recall is due to the Food and Drug Administration concern over a lack of sterility assurance. Distributed nationwide to patients, providers, hospitals, and clinics
September 16, 2015

FDA approves Clozapine REMS Program

FDA MedWatch – Clozapine: Drug Safety Communication – FDA Modifies Monitoring for Neutropenia; Approves New Shared REMS Program – 09/15/2015 Clozapine: Drug Safety Communication – FDA […]
September 16, 2015

FDA approves Clozapine REMS Program

FDA MedWatch – Clozapine: Drug Safety Communication – FDA Modifies Monitoring for Neutropenia; Approves New Shared REMS Program – 09/15/2015 Clozapine: Drug Safety Communication – FDA […]
September 15, 2015

USP 797 Workshop

The Board of Pharmacy and Bureau of Enforcement are offering free CE to Florida-permitted pharmacies to assist with USP 797 compliance.
May 28, 2015

MQA publishes latest quarterly report

The Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) remains committed to developing and implementing strategies to better serve health care practitioners, license applicants and […]
May 28, 2015

MQA publishes latest quarterly report

The Department of Health’s Division of Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) remains committed to developing and implementing strategies to better serve health care practitioners, license applicants and […]
April 3, 2015

FDA ALERT

The Florida Department of Health remains vigilant in its efforts to ensure the safety of the public. Currently, the Department is contacting all Florida recipients...
December 29, 2014

Florida’s Healthy Promise Campaign

Healthy Promise is a campaign sponsored by the Florida Department of Health to encourage people in Florida to make more informed choices about healthy eating and active living this year.
September 11, 2014

USP 797 Inspection Form Review

In anticipation of the October 1, 2014 adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 64B16-27.797, Florida Administrative Code, the Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Enforcement and […]
September 11, 2014

USP 797 Inspection Form Review

In anticipation of the October 1, 2014 adoption of proposed amendments to Rule 64B16-27.797, Florida Administrative Code, the Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Enforcement and […]
July 3, 2014

New Compounding Rule Effective June 22, 2014

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Effective June 22, 2014, Board of Pharmacy (Board), Rule 64B16-27.700(3)(g), Florida Administrative Code, requires all pharmacies that engage in office use compounding of sterile products intended […]
May 6, 2014

Emergency Rule Related to Telemedicine

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]On March 12, 2014, Board of Medicine’s Rule 64B8-9.0141 went into effect wherein the Board set forth standards for telemedicine practice for Florida licensed physicians. […]
August 26, 2013

FDA Alerts Pharmacies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising pharmacies of concerns about the adequacy of testing performed by Front Range Laboratories, Inc., in Loveland, Colo., a […]
August 26, 2013

FDA Alerts Pharmacies

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising pharmacies of concerns about the adequacy of testing performed by Front Range Laboratories, Inc., in Loveland, Colo., a […]
June 19, 2013

The Board

The Florida Board of Pharmacy plays a leading role in the State’s ever-changing health care environment. This is accomplished through...
June 12, 2013

DEA Guidelines to Prescription Fraud

Pharmacist’s Guide to Prescription Fraud The purpose of this guide is to ensure that controlled substances continue to be available for legitimate medical and scientific purposes […]
June 12, 2013

DEA Guidelines to Prescription Fraud

Pharmacist’s Guide to Prescription Fraud The purpose of this guide is to ensure that controlled substances continue to be available for legitimate medical and scientific purposes […]