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NE LB118

NE LB118
Change supervising authority for a pharmacist


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Introduced
01/10/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
02/07/2025
Passed
03/06/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/12/2025

Introduced Session

109th Legislature

Bill Summary

A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Pharmacy Practice Act; to amend section 38-2866.01, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; to change provisions relating to supervision of pharmacy technicians and pharmacist interns; and to repeal the original section.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the regulations surrounding pharmacist supervision of pharmacy technicians and pharmacist interns in Nebraska. Specifically, the bill increases the maximum number of pharmacy technicians and pharmacist interns a single pharmacist can supervise from three to four people. Additionally, the bill adds a new requirement that when a pharmacist is supervising four total technicians or interns, at least one of those individuals must be a certified pharmacy technician, as defined under section 38-2890. The bill also clarifies language about pharmacist intern supervision, maintaining that interns must be supervised at all times while performing pharmacy functions, with an exception for those receiving experiential training through their accredited pharmacy program. These changes aim to provide more flexibility in pharmacy staffing while ensuring a baseline level of professional certification and oversight.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Approved by Governor on March 11, 2025 (on 03/12/2025)

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