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The Board of Pharmacy will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 28-29, 2024, in observance of the holiday.
Offices will re-open Monday, December 2.
NM Board of Pharmacy mailing address:
5500 San Antonio Dr. NE Suite C
Albuquerque NM 87109
Business hours:
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. MST
Except Holidays
The New Mexico Board of Pharmacy regulates the pharmaceutical industry that includes licensing pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacist interns, pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes, public health clinics, drug research facilities, and boarding homes.
The Board of Pharmacy investigates complaints dealing with misfilled prescriptions, controlled substance thefts, dispensing adulterated and unapproved drugs, failure to properly communicate side effects of prescription medications to patients, and other violations dealing with unprofessional conduct.
The board administers and enforces the Pharmacy Act, the Drug Device and Cosmetic Act, the Controlled Substance Act, the Drug Precursor Act, and the Drug Product Selection Act.
Coronavirus Information is located under the FAQs section (click here)
USP <797>
An update to USP <797> becomes effective November 1, 2023. An overview of key changes can be found here: https://www.rld.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/USP-797-Key-Changes.pdf
Medical Gas Repackagers and Sellers:
If you are a manufacturer, wholesale drug distributor, or pharmacy licensed by the Board, a separate medical gas license is not required.
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Volunteers Sought For Continuous Professional Development Project
Monitored Treatment Program reminder
Contact Information
After Hours Diversion Emergencies – 505-469-5641
Licensing, PMP, and Administrative issues – Please call numbers below during business hours
Staff:
Cheranne McCracken, R.Ph., Executive Director/Chief Drug Inspector
(505) 222-9841
cheranne.mccracken@rld.nm.gov
(Questions regarding rules, drug diversion, complaints, inspections, presentation of law updates, web updates, etc.)
Michael VanWagenen R.Ph., PMP Director
(505) 222-9818
michael.vanwagenen@rld.nm.gov
(Questions regarding the PMP, HIPAA requests for patients, etc.)
Maria Gonzales, PMP Manager
(505) 222-9847
maria.gonzales@rld.nm.gov
(Questions regarding the PMP, PMP registration, ID and passwords, HIPAA requests for patients, etc.)
Lucy Herrera, Administrative Business Operations Supervisor
(505) 222-9835
maria.delaluzherrera@rld.nm.gov
Irlanda Torres, Licensing Manager
(505) 222-9833
irlanda.torres@rld.nm.gov
(Questions regarding applications, initial licensing, licensing, duplicate licenses, renewals, licensee updates, etc.)
Kristina Benavidez, Licensing Assistant
(505) 222-9830
Administrative Assistant
(505) 222-9830
pharmacy.board@rld.nm.gov
(Contact for law updates, general questions, etc. This is the NMBOP main number.)
Inspectors:
Jooyung Han, R.Ph., State Drug Inspector
(505) 222-9810
Jooyung.Han@rld.nm.gov
Kristofer Mossberg, R.Ph., State Drug Inspector
(505) 222-9836
Kristofer.Mossberg@rld.nm.gov
Adela Padilla, R.Ph., State Drug Inspector
(505) 222-9842
Adela.Padilla@rld.nm.gov
Bobby Padilla, R.Ph., State Drug Inspector
(505) 222-9840
Bobby.Padilla@rld.nm.gov
Bryan Yamashita, R.Ph., State Drug Inspector
Bryan.Yamashita@rld.nm.gov
(Inspector questions include rules, drug diversion, complaints, inspections, investigations, etc.)
New Mexico Board of Pharmacy Offices
5500 San Antonio Dr NE Suite C
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109
(505) 222-9830
(505) 222-9845 Fax
(800) 565-9102 Toll Free
Email the Board of Pharmacy
pharmacy.board@rld.nm.gov
Public Notice For Records Inspection
VIPPS Accredited Pharmacy
Looking to find a safe online pharmacy? Click this link to find the VIPPS Accredited Pharmacy list along with the list of Not Recommended Sites.