657—1.1 (17A) Board mission. The board of pharmacy promotes, preserves, and protects the public health, safety, and welfare by fostering the provision of pharmaceutical care to all Iowans through the effective regulation of the practice of pharmacy, the operation of pharmacies, the appropriate utilization of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support persons, the distribution of prescription drugs and devices, and the education and training of pharmacists.
[ARC 8673B, IAB 4/7/10, effective 6/1/10]