NY A09251

Removes the requirement that registered pharmacy technicians work exclusively in facilities licensed under public health law article 28, allowing them to practice in any pharmacy under direct pharmacist supervision.

Authorizes registered pharmacy technicians to administer immunizations that licensed pharmacists are authorized to administer, subject to proper training and article 137 requirements.

Changes "direct personal supervision" to "direct supervision" and redefines it to mean the supervising pharmacist must be "immediately available" rather than remaining "in the immediate area where procedures are being performed."

Requires pharmacies to ensure registered pharmacy technicians receive appropriate training for competence in compounding, preparing, labeling, administering immunizations, and dispensing drugs.

Maintains requirement that supervising licensed pharmacists must authorize procedures, approve all work prior to drug dispensing, and that only pharmacists exercise professional judgment.