IL SB4210

Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act Section 17.1 regarding registered pharmacy technician training requirements.

Beginning January 1, 2024, requires pharmacies to ensure all new pharmacy technicians are educated and trained using a standard nationally accredited education and training program, including those accredited by ACPE/ASHP or recognized by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.

Pharmacist in charge must verify the pharmacy technician has completed an approved education and training program but is not required to provide the training directly.

Requires all pharmacies to maintain up-to-date training program policies and procedures manuals describing duties and responsibilities of registered pharmacy technicians and registered certified pharmacy technicians.

Requires pharmacies to create and maintain retrievable records of all training or proof of training as required by this section.