The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the title of the incorporated form and to revise the incorporated form for purposes of adding Pharmacy Technicians to effectuate Chapter 2022-60, Laws of Florida.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Pharmacy

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B16-26.1032Immunization Administration Certification Application for Pharmacists & Pharmacy Interns

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the title of the incorporated form and to revise the incorporated form for purposes of adding Pharmacy Technicians to effectuate Chapter 2022-60, Laws of Florida.

SUMMARY: The title of the incorporated form will be updated and the incorporated form will be revised.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Committee meetings and Board meetings, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 465.005 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 465.0635, 465.189 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Jessica Sapp, Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C04, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3254; [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B16-26.1032 Immunization Administration Certification Application for Pharmacists & Pharmacy Interns.

All applications for immunization certification shall be made on board approved form DH-MQA 1125, “Immunization Administration Certification Application for Pharmacists & Pharmacy Interns,” 04/2022 08/2021, which is hereby incorporated by reference. To obtain an application, contact the Board of Pharmacy at 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C04, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3254, or [phone], or download the application from the Department of Health’s website at http://floridaspharmacy.gov/, or at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-      13934. The application must be accompanied with a non-refundable application fee, if applicable, as set forth in Rule 64B16-26.1001, F.A.C.

Rulemaking Authority 465.005 FS. Law Implemented 465.0635, 465.189 FS. History–New 9-21-10, Amended 8-13-13, 4-4-16, 8-20-17, 12-29-21,       .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Pharmacy

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Pharmacy

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: April 12, 2022

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: May 5, 2022