The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify language regarding the supervising pharmacists’ duties for supervising of pharmacy technicians.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Pharmacy

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B16-27.4001Delegation to and Supervision of Pharmacy Technicians; Responsibility of Supervising Pharmacist

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify language regarding the supervising pharmacists’ duties for supervising of pharmacy technicians.

SUMMARY: Language will be clarified regarding supervision of pharmacy technicians.

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 Board meeting, 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, 465.0155, 465.022 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 465.014 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.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B16-27.4001 Delegation to and Supervision of Pharmacy Technicians; Responsibility of Supervising Pharmacist.

(1) No change.

(2) Supervision: Delegated tasks must be performed under the direct supervision of a pharmacist who shall make certain all applicable state and federal laws, including, but not limited to confidentiality, are fully observed. and pursuant to the following definitions and requirements: The supervising pharmacist, in consultation with the Prescription Department Manager or Consultant Pharmacist of Record, will determine the appropriate methods of supervision based on the following definitions and requirements. No other person, permittee, or licensee shall interfere with the exercise of the supervising pharmacist’s independent professional judgment in determining the supervision of delegated tasks.

(a) through (b) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 465.005, 465.0155, 465.022 FS. Law Implemented 465.014 FS. History–New 12-31-14, Amended 12-17-18,                      .

 

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: June 3, 2020

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: July 2, 2020