Virginia law requires pharmacies and retail distributors to report sales of ephedrine or related compounds electronically, with exemptions available for certain low-volume or broadband-lacking entities. The law also mandates procedures for handling system interruptions and exemptions from electronic reporting, including maintaining sales logs. Regulations are established by the State Police to implement these provisions.
Pharmacies and retail distributors that sell ephedrine or related compounds are required to report these sales electronically unless they qualify for an exemption.
The pharmacy or retailer must maintain a written log of sales during the interruption and transmit this information to the system once it is restored.
Yes, pharmacies with low sales volume (less than 72 grams in 30 days) or lacking broadband access can apply for exemptions and must submit sales logs periodically.
Exempt pharmacies must send a legible copy of their sales log to the Department every seven days via fax or electronic means.