Monday, September 24, 2012

NPLEx Information (Electronic Pseudoephedrine log)

Pharmacies that sell pseudoephedrine-containing products must begin reporting all sales via an electronic reporting system (NPLEx) by January 1, 2013.  Pharmacies are encouraged to begin reporting to the system now to ensure compliance by the turn of the year.

NOTE: the NPLEx program and training should be made available to pharmacies AT NO CHARGE.  If you are experience any charges with accessing the program or training, please let us know at vpha@virginiapharmacists.org.

If you have not yet registered your pharmacy for NPLEx access, please visit: https://nplex.appriss.com/retail/pharmacy/loginRegister.do

Steps to Register:
  1.  You will be prompted to enter store information.
    1. A verification email will be sent to the email address you provide.
    2. Make sure this email address is valid and accessible
  2. Click the link provided in the email to continue registering.
  3. You will be prompted to create an Account ID and password for the store. Click Continue.
  4. You will be prompted to create an Administrative User and a PIN for the store. Click Save. This will complete registration.
EXEMPTION TO REPORTING:
Pursuant to § 18.2-265.8(B) of the Code of Virginia, a pharmacy or retail distributor which lacks broadband access or maintains a sales volume of less than 72 grams of ephedrine or related compounds in a 30-day period may be temporarily exempt from the requirement to report transactions to the electronic system, if an exemption is granted by the Department of State Police, pursuant to § 18.2-265.8(C) and § 19VAC30-220-20 of the Virginia Administrative Code.

To request an exemption from electronic reporting, a pharmacy or retail distributor must complete the entire form, provide any supporting documentation, and submit the form and supporting documents to:

Virginia Department of State Police
VAMPIS
PO Box 27472
North Chesterfield, Virginia 23261-7472

Questions may be directed to the Virginia State Police VAMPIS Coordinator at 804-674-2809.