What is necessary for a pharmacy to maintain billing privileges with the Executive Officer (EO)?

To maintain billing privileges with the Executive Officer (EO), a pharmacy must apply to the EO. This application is a formal process that ensures the pharmacy meets all necessary criteria and complies with relevant regulations governing the provision of services funded under public health programs. The relationship between pharmacies and the EO is shaped by legislation that establishes standards for billing, ensuring that pharmacies provide care in accordance with set guidelines.

While registering annually with the local health authority, maintaining high customer satisfaction ratings, and completing ongoing training programs may be beneficial for a pharmacy’s operation and reputation, they do not constitute the specific requirement for maintaining billing privileges with the EO. Instead, the application process is a crucial step that directly connects the pharmacy's ability to bill for services with the oversight and governance exercised by the EO. Thus, applying to the EO is the essential action required to uphold such privileges.