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NY A00678
NY A00678Allows pharmacy technicians to practice in any pharmacy under the supervision of a pharmacist.
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
05/21/2025
05/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to allowing pharmacy technicians to practice in any pharmacy under the supervision of a pharmacist
AI Summary
This bill expands the practice settings for registered pharmacy technicians by allowing them to work in any pharmacy under the direct personal supervision of a licensed pharmacist, removing previous restrictions that limited their practice to specific facilities like those licensed under article twenty-eight of the public health law. The bill maintains key requirements that pharmacy technicians can only assist pharmacists with tasks that do not require professional judgment, such as compounding, preparing, labeling, and dispensing drugs. The supervising pharmacist must provide direct, immediate supervision, remain in the immediate area, authorize and evaluate the procedures, and approve all work performed by the pharmacy technician before any drug is dispensed. Additionally, the pharmacy is responsible for ensuring that the pharmacy technician receives appropriate training to demonstrate competence before assisting the licensed pharmacist. This change aims to provide more flexibility in pharmacy staffing while maintaining strict oversight to ensure patient safety.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (22)
Michaelle Solages (D)*,
Jake Blumencranz (R),
Harry Bronson (D),
Patrick Carroll (D),
Patrick Chludzinski (R),
Judy Griffin (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Billy Jones (D),
Paula Kay (D),
Charles Lavine (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
John McDonald (D),
Dave McDonough (R),
Karen McMahon (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Angelo Santabarbara (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Robert Smullen (R),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Last Action
substituted by s3236a (on 05/21/2025)
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