Statement of Scope
PHARMACY EXAMINING BOARD
Relating to: | Community Technician Check Technician |
1. Finding/nature of emergency (Emergency Rule only): N/A
2. Detailed description of the objective of the proposed rule:
The objective is to create a process for technicians to check technicians filling prescriptions without a final check by the pharmacist.
3. Description of the existing policies relevant to the rule, new policies proposed to be included in the rule, and an analysis of policy alternatives:
Under current pharmacy rules, a final check of a prescription can only be performed by a pharmacist. The Pharmacy Examining Board began a pilot program for Community Tech-Check-Tech on November 1, 2016 which will end on October 31, 2019 or the promulgation of rules. The purpose of the Community Tech-Check-Tech Pilot Program is to study the accuracy of a pharmacy technician making a final check of another pharmacy technician of the final dispensed medication in a community pharmacy. The purpose is to increase the availability of a pharmacist for involvement in other patient care activities.
4. Detailed explanation of statutory authority for the rule (including the statutory citation and language):
450.02 The board shall adopt rules defining the active practice of pharmacy. the rules shall apply to all applicants for licensure under s. 450.05. 450.02 (3) The board may promulgate rules:
(a) Relating to the manufacture of drugs and the distribution and dispensing of prescription rugs.
(d) Necessary for the administration and enforcement of this chapter and ch. 961. (e) Establishing minimum standards for the practice of pharmacy.
5. Estimate of amount of time that state employees will spend developing the rule and of other resources necessary to develop the rule:
125 hours
6. List with description of all entities that may be affected by the proposed rule:
Pharmacists, Pharmacies, Technicians and Patients.
7. Summary and preliminary comparison with any existing or proposed federal regulation that is intended to address the activities to be regulated by the proposed rule:
None
8. Anticipated economic impact of implementing the rule (note if the rule is likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses):
None to minimal. It is not likely to have a significant economic impact on small businesses.
Contact Person: Sharon Henes, Administrative Rules Coordinator, (608) 261-2377
