Notice to Licensees Regarding CURES Version Update

Beginning August 1, 2024, all California dispensers of controlled substances will be required to report dispensations to the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) using the American Society of Automation in Pharmacy (ASAP) version 4.2B format. Licensees who dispense controlled substances should contact their data submission software provider to confirm they are prepared for this version update. Please visit the Office of the Attorney General's CURES Website to access the Data Submission guide for Dispensers and for additional updates and informational bulletins.

Expedited Licensure Application Processing for Servicemembers Enrolled in Skillbridge

Beginning July 1, 2024, boards and bureaus under the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) must expedite licensure application processing for service members currently enrolled in the U.S. Department of Defense SkillBridge Program. For more details, visit the Expedited Licensure section of DCA's Military Resources webpage.

Licensing Resources for Members of the U.S. Military and their Families Webinar

The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) hosted a webinar on May 29, 2024, to share information about military licensing resources. Topics included licensing resources available to members of the military and their spouses or domestic partners, a demonstration of the Federal Professional License Portal and State Registration process, and a Q&A. To view the archived video of the webinar, click here.

Name and Gender Change Notification and Request for Confidentiality (SB 372, 2023)

Effective January 1, 2024, under Business and Professions Code section 27.5, licensees may notify the licensing board or bureau within the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) of a name and/or gender change and request confidentiality of the previous name or gender information, when meeting certain specified requirements. For more information, visit the Name and Gender Change Notification and Request for Confidentiality information page

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