HB0076 Summary

• Requires at least one registered pharmacy technician on duty whenever pharmacy services are conducted.

• Limits pharmacies to filling no more than 10 prescriptions per hour and mandates at least 10 pharmacy technician hours per 100 prescriptions filled.

• Prohibits pharmacies from requiring pharmacists to participate in advertising or activities that jeopardize patient health or interfere with professional services, and limits pharmacist work to 8 hours per day with mandatory breaks (two 15-minute paid breaks and one 30-minute meal period for shifts of 7+ hours).

• Establishes whistleblower protections for pharmacy employees who report violations or participate in enforcement proceedings, with penalties of up to treble damages and attorney's fees for retaliation.

• Requires pharmacies to maintain complete records of prescription errors, including those resulting in adverse drug interactions or patient health impacts.