Bill > S03236

This bill amends the New York education law to expand where pharmacy technicians can work, removing previous restrictions that limited them to specific types of facilities. Currently, pharmacy technicians are only allowed to work in certain licensed healthcare facilities, but this bill would permit them to practice in any pharmacy under the direct personal supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The bill maintains important safeguards, such as requiring that pharmacy technicians only perform tasks that do not require professional judgment, ensuring they receive appropriate training before assisting pharmacists, and mandating that a supervising pharmacist directly oversees and approves all work performed by the technician. Specifically, "direct personal supervision" means the supervising pharmacist must be in the immediate area, provide direct instructions, authorize procedures, evaluate the technician's work, and approve all tasks before any drugs are dispensed. This change aims to provide more flexibility in pharmacy staffing while maintaining patient safety through close professional oversight.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3236