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NY S01050

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/23/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy Cooney

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands where registered pharmacy technicians may practice by removing the requirement that they work only in facilities licensed under Public Health Law Article 28 or pharmacies owned by such facilities
  • Allows registered pharmacy technicians to practice in any pharmacy under direct personal supervision of a licensed pharmacist
  • Maintains existing requirements that pharmacy technicians must receive appropriate training before assisting pharmacists and that supervising pharmacists must approve all work before drug dispensing
  • Retains definition of "direct personal supervision" as requiring the pharmacist to remain in the immediate area, authorize procedures, and evaluate the technician's work
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Allows pharmacy technicians to practice in any pharmacy under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Last Action

referred to higher education

5/23/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Education5/23/2024
Higher Education1/9/2023

Full Bill Text

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