Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Rule 17-9910 - SCOPE OF PRACTICE9910.1 A registered pharmacy technician may perform pharmacy technician functions only in accordance with this chapter.
9910.2 A registered pharmacy technician may provide pharmacy technician functions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist that shall include but are not limited to the following:
(a) Entering prescription and drug history information into a data system or other record keeping system;(b) Compounding and reconstituting drugs for dispensing;(c) Calling a physician for refill authorization for non-controlled substances in which no changes are made to the order;(d) Preparing prescription labels or patient information;(e) Removing the drug to be dispensed from inventory;(f) Counting or measuring the drug to be dispensed;(g) Packaging and labeling the drug to be dispensed and the repackaging thereof;(h) Stocking or loading automated dispensing devices or other devices used in the dispensing process;(i) Placing, receiving, unpacking, and storing drug orders;(j) Checking all prescription and non-prescription stock for outdates and processing of outdated returns;(k) Assisting the pharmacist in preparing and reconstituting sterile products and other medications;(l) Retrieving prescription files, patient files, profiles, and other records pertaining to the practice of pharmacy; and(m) Notifying the patient or the patient's agent of the opportunity to receive an oral consultation from the pharmacist.9910.3 Notwithstanding § 9910.2, a registered pharmacy technician shall not provide the following services:
(b) Clinical conflict resolution;(c) Prescriber contact, except for receiving authorization of prescription refills;(d) Therapy modification;(e) Patient counseling as described in 22-B DCMR § 1919;(f) Dispensing process validation;(g) Vaccination or immunization administration;(h) Receiving a new prescription drug order over the telephone;(i) Any activity required by law or regulation to be performed only by a pharmacist; or(j) Any activity for which professional pharmaceutical judgment is required.D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9910
Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 15117 (11/20/2015)