Pharmacy Practice Act
The bill makes changes to the pharmacy practice act regarding the dispensing of prescription drugs by pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy interns.
The bill allows prescription drugs dispensed through an automated pharmacy dispensing system to be redispensed if certain safety requirements are met.
The bill also allows pharmacists certified in immunization, and pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns working under the direct supervision of a pharmacist certified in immunization, to administer vaccines and other related emergency medications.
Current law defines the practice of pharmacy to allow pharmacists to exercise independent prescriptive authority under certain conditions for patients who are at least 12 years of age. The bill removes the age limitation.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)