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NY A03731
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Harry Bronson
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AI Summary
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Expands where registered pharmacy technicians may practice to include qualified home infusion therapy suppliers, in addition to article 28 licensed facilities and pharmacies owned by such facilities
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Requires registered pharmacy technicians to work under direct personal supervision of a licensed pharmacist employed by the facility, with the pharmacist remaining in the immediate area during procedures
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Defines "qualified home infusion therapy supplier" using the federal definition under 42 U.S.C. § 1395x (Medicare statute)
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Mandates that facilities ensure registered pharmacy technicians receive appropriate training to demonstrate competence before assisting with compounding, preparing, labeling, or dispensing drugs
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Requires supervising licensed pharmacist to approve all work performed by the registered pharmacy technician prior to actual dispensing of any drug
Legislative Description
Permits certain registered pharmacy technicians to assist a licensed pharmacist in preparing prescriptions in facilities that are qualified home infusion therapy suppliers, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist employed by such facility.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026