Medication Assistance Regulations Finalized and Effective May 2, 2025

The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (commission) filed its rules adoption package (CR-103p) for medication assistance standards under WSR 25-08-072 on April 1, 2025. The adopted rule creates five new sections of rule: WACs 246-945-710 Scope and Applicability, 246-945-712 Definitions, 246-945-714 Medication Assistance by Nonpractitioners, 246-945-716 Self-administration in Licensed Assisted Living Facilities, and 246-945-718 Medication Assistance—Restrictions. The rule takes effect on May 2, 2025.

Attached is the CR-103p form and adopted rule language, as well as the concise explanatory statement.

The commission wishes to thank all interested parties that followed, provided feedback, or participated in public discussion regarding medication assistance. Further questions about the rule may be directed to Joshua Munroe at [email protected].