The bill makes changes to the pharmacy practice act regarding the
dispensing of prescription drugs by pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy interns.
The bill allows prescription drugs dispensed through an automated
pharmacy dispensing system to be redispensed if certain safety requirements are met. The bill also allows pharmacists certified in immunization, and
pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns working under the direct supervision of a pharmacist certified in immunization, to administer vaccines and other related emergency medications.
Current law defines the practice of pharmacy to allow pharmacists
to exercise independent prescriptive authority under certain conditions for patients who are at least 12 years of age. The bill removes the age limitation.
