D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9910

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-9910 - SCOPE OF PRACTICE

9910.1

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(j) Checking all prescription and non-prescription stock for outdates and processing of outdated returns;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:

(a) Drug regimen review;

(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)