Chapter 450

450.03(2)(c) (c) Passes the examination under s. 450.04.

450.03(2)(d) (d) Pays the fee specified in s. 440.05 (1).

450.03 History History: 1985 a. 146; 1987 a. 264; 1991 a. 39; 2001 a. 16; 2005 a. 96; 2009 a. 42; 2013 a. 114 ss. 25, 27, 28; 2015 a. 3, 55; 2017 a. 293, 366; 2019 a. 13, 68; 2021 a. 3, 100, 101, 130; 2021 a. 238 s. 45; 2021 a. 254; 2023 a. 87.

450.03 Cross-reference Cross-reference: See also chs. Phar 2 and 17, Wis. adm. code.

450.033 450.033 Services delegated by physician. A pharmacist may perform any patient care service delegated to the pharmacist by a physician, as defined in s. 448.01 (5).

450.033 History History: 2013 a. 294.

450.035 450.035 Administration of drug products and devices; vaccines.

450.035(1g) (1g) In this section, “drug product or device” does not include a vaccine.

450.035(1r) (1r) A pharmacist may not administer by injection a prescribed drug product or device unless he or she has successfully completed a course of study and training in administration technique conducted by a course provider approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education or the board. A pharmacist who administers a prescribed drug product or device under this subsection shall comply with the requirements and procedures established in rules promulgated by the board under s. 450.02 (2g) (b). The pharmacist or his or her agent shall also, after the pharmacist administers a prescribed drug product or device under this subsection, notify the prescribing practitioner or enter the information in a patient record system shared by the prescribing practitioner.

450.035(1t) (1t) A person engaged in the practice of pharmacy under s. 450.03 (1) (f) or (g) may not administer a prescribed drug product or device unless he or she has successfully completed a course of study and training in administration technique conducted by a course provider approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education or the board. A person engaged in the practice of pharmacy under s. 450.03 (1) (f) or (g) may administer a prescribed drug product or device under this subsection only under the direct supervision of a pharmacist who has successfully completed a course of study and training in administration technique conducted by a course provider approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education or the board. A person engaged in the practice of pharmacy under s. 450.03 (1) (f) or (g) who administers a prescribed drug product or device under this subsection shall comply with the requirements and procedures established in rules promulgated by the board under s. 450.02 (2g) (b). The person or his or her agent shall also, after the person administers a prescribed drug product or device under this subsection, notify the prescribing practitioner or enter the information in a patient record system shared by the prescribing practitioner.

450.035(2) (2) A pharmacist may not administer a vaccine unless he or she has successfully completed 12 hours in a course of study and training, approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education or the board, in vaccination storage, protocols, administration technique, emergency procedures, and record keeping and has satisfied the requirements specified in sub. (2t). Except as provided under sub. (2c), a pharmacist may not administer a vaccine under this subsection to a person who is under the age of 6.

450.035(2c) (2c) A pharmacist may administer a vaccine under sub. (2) to a person who is under the age of 6 if all of the following apply:

450.035(2c)(a) (a) The vaccine is administered pursuant to a prescription order issued within the 29 days immediately preceding the day on which the vaccine is administered.

450.035(2c)(b) (b) The pharmacist has successfully completed a course of instruction approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education or the board that includes the administration of vaccines to children under the age of 6.

450.035(2g) (2g) 

450.035(2g)(a) (a) A person engaged in the practice of pharmacy under s. 450.03 (1) (f), (fm), or (g) may not administer a vaccine unless he or she acts under the direct supervision of a health care provider authorized to administer vaccines and he or she has successfully completed 12 hours in a course of study and training, approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education or the board, in vaccination storage, protocols, administration technique, emergency procedures, and record keeping. If the supervising health care provider under this paragraph is a pharmacist, a person engaged in the practice of pharmacy under s. 450.03 (1) (f), (fm), or (g) may not administer a vaccine unless the supervising pharmacist has successfully completed a course of study and training specified in sub. (2) and has satisfied the requirements specified in sub. (2t).

450.035(2g)(b) (b) A person engaged in the practice of pharmacy under s. 450.03 (1) (f), (fm), or (g) may not administer a vaccine under this subsection to a person who is under the age of 6.

450.035(2h) (2h) 

450.035(2h)(a) (a) A pharmacy technician may not administer a vaccine unless all of the following are satisfied:

450.035(2h)(a)1. 1. The pharmacy technician has successfully completed at least 2 hours in a course of study and training, approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education or the board, in hands-on injection technique and the recognition and treatment of emergency reactions to vaccines.

450.035(2h)(a)2. 2. The pharmacy technician acts under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and the supervising pharmacist has successfully completed a course of study and training specified in sub. (2) and has satisfied the requirements specified in sub. (2t).

450.035(2h)(a)3. 3. The pharmacy technician holds a current certification in basic life support or cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

450.035(2h)(a)4. 4. The pharmacy technician holds a certified pharmacy technician certification from either the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, or its successor organization, or the National Healthcareer Association, or its successor organization.

450.035(2h)(b) (b) A pharmacy technician may not administer a vaccine under this subsection to a person who is under the age of 6.

450.035(2i) (2i) 

450.035(2i)(a) (a) Subject to subs. (2), (2g), and (2h), a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician, or a person engaged in the practice of pharmacy under s. 450.03 (1) (f), (fm), or (g) may administer without a prescription order any vaccine listed in the current immunization schedules recommended by the federal advisory committee on immunization practices and published by the federal centers for disease control and prevention.

450.035(2i)(b) (b) Subject to subs. (2), (2g), and (2h), a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician, or a person engaged in the practice of pharmacy under s. 450.03 (1) (f), (fm), or (g) may initiate and administer any vaccine not listed in the current immunization schedules recommended by the federal advisory committee on immunization practices and published by the federal centers for disease control and prevention if the vaccine is administered pursuant to a prescription order, vaccination protocol, or standing order.

450.035(2k) (2k) A person authorized to administer a vaccine under this section may administer by injection epinephrine and diphenhydramine to a person experiencing an adverse reaction to a vaccine.

450.035(2m) (2m) Except as provided in sub. (1t), (2g), (2h), or (2k), a pharmacist may not delegate to any person any administration of a prescribed drug product or device or vaccine under sub. (1r) or (2).

450.035(2t) (2t) A pharmacist may not administer a vaccine under sub. (2) or supervise a person administering a vaccine under sub. (2g) or (2h) unless the pharmacist satisfies each of the following:

450.035(2t)(a) (a) The pharmacist has in effect liability insurance that covers the pharmacist and a person who administers a vaccine under sub. (2g) or (2h) against loss, expense and liability resulting from errors, omissions or neglect in the administration of vaccines in an amount that is not less than $1,000,000 for each occurrence and $2,000,000 for all occurrences in any one policy year.

450.035(2t)(b) (b) The pharmacist maintains proof that he or she satisfies the requirement specified in par. (a) and, upon request, provides copies of such proof to the department or the board.

450.035(3) (3) A pharmacist, a pharmacy technician, or a person engaged in the practice of pharmacy under s. 450.03 (1) (f), (fm), or (g) who successfully completes a course of study and training specified in sub. (1r), (1t), (2), (2g), or (2h), or holds a certification under sub. (2h), shall maintain proof of completion or holding the certification and, upon request, provide copies of such proof to the department or the board.

450.035(4) (4) A pharmacist, pharmacy technician, or person engaged in the practice of pharmacy under s. 450.03 (1) (f), (fm), or (g) who administers a vaccine to a person under this section shall update, or cause a pharmacy to update, the Wisconsin Immunization Registry established by the department of health services within 7 days of administering the vaccine.

450.035 History History: 1997 a. 68; 1997 a. 237 s. 727m; 2003 a. 181; 2011 a. 32; 2013 a. 124; 2015 a. 290; 2017 a. 42; 2019 a. 24; 2021 a. 3, 100.

450.04 450.04 Examinations.

450.04(1) (1) Examinations for licensure as a pharmacist shall be designed to determine whether an applicant is competent to engage in the practice of pharmacy.

450.04(2) (2) Examinations shall be conducted at least semiannually.

450.04(3) (3) Every candidate for examination for licensure as a pharmacist shall submit an application on a form provided by the department and pay the fee specified in s. 440.05 (1) at least 30 days before the date of examination.

450.04 History History: 1985 a. 146; 1991 a. 39; 1997 a. 27; 1997 a. 237 s. 722u; 2001 a. 16; 2013 a. 114.

450.04 Cross-reference Cross-reference: See also ch. Phar 4 and s. Phar 2.02, Wis. adm. code.

450.04 Annotation Discussing post-examination review with applicants. 68 Atty. Gen. 48.

450.05 450.05 Pharmacist licensed in other state; licensure. The board may, upon application and payment of the fee specified in s. 440.05 (2), license as a pharmacist any person who is licensed in another state if the person produces satisfactory evidence of having met requirements comparable to those that existed in this state at the time the person became licensed in the other state. The board may deny a license as a pharmacist under this section to any person whose license to practice pharmacy in another state has been voluntarily surrendered, limited, suspended, or revoked. The board may require an applicant under this section to pass an equivalency examination administered by the board. If the board requires an equivalency examination, any person licensed as a pharmacist in another state who is engaged in the active practice of pharmacy may only be required to pass an examination on state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

450.05 History History: 1985 a. 146; 2013 a. 124.

450.05 Cross-reference Cross-reference: See also chs. Phar 2 and 5, Wis. adm. code.

450.05 Annotation This chapter applies to out-of-state pharmacies that regularly and continually solicit mail orders for retail sale of prescription drugs to Wisconsin residents. 72 Atty. Gen. 121.

450.06 450.06 Pharmacies located in this state; licensure.

450.06(1) (1) No pharmacist or person engaged in the practice of pharmacy under s. 450.03 (1) (f), (g), or (i) may dispense at any location in this state that is not licensed as a pharmacy by the board. No person in this state may use or display the title “pharmacy,” “drugstore,” “apothecary,” or any other title, symbol, or insignia having the same or similar meanings, except for a place of practice which is licensed under this section as a pharmacy by the board.

450.06(2) (2) The board shall issue a license to operate a pharmacy at a specific location in this state if:

450.06(2)(a) (a) An application is made on forms provided by the board showing all of the following:

450.06(2)(a)1. 1. The location of the pharmacy.

450.06(2)(a)2. 2. A floor plan of the pharmacy.

450.06(2)(a)3. 3. The name and address of the person holding title and ownership control of the location.

450.06(2)(a)4. 4. The name of the managing pharmacist of the pharmacy under s. 450.09 (1).

450.06(2)(b) (b) The location of the pharmacy is inspected in a manner approved by the board and found to meet all the requirements of this chapter.

450.06(2)(c) (c) The initial credential fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a) is paid.

450.06(2m) (2m) The board may require that practice-related information be submitted on the application under sub. (2) (a).

450.06(3) (3) No pharmacy located in this state may be opened or kept open for practice following a change of ownership or change of location unless the pharmacy is licensed for the new owner or at the new location, notwithstanding any remaining period of validity under the pharmacy’s license under the previous owner or at the previous location.

450.06(4) (4) Any person who fails to license his or her place of practice as required under this section may be assessed a forfeiture of not less than $25 nor more than $50 for each separate offense. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.

450.06 History History: 1985 a. 146; 1991 a. 39; 2005 a. 242; 2007 a. 20, 202; 2021 a. 101.

450.06 Cross-reference Cross-reference: See also ch. Phar 6, Wis. adm. code.

450.065 450.065 Out-of-state pharmacies; licensure.

450.065(1) (1) No pharmacy that is in another state may ship, mail, or otherwise deliver a prescribed drug or device to persons in this state unless the pharmacy is licensed under sub. (2).

450.065(2) (2) The board shall issue a license to a pharmacy that is located outside this state if the pharmacy does all of the following:

450.065(2)(a) (a) Applies on a form provided by the board that shows all of the following:

450.065(2)(a)1. 1. The location of the pharmacy.

450.065(2)(a)2. 2. The name and address of the person holding title and ownership control of the location.

450.065(2)(a)3. 3. The name of the managing pharmacist of the pharmacy.

450.065(2)(b) (b) Submits a statement in a form prescribed by the board from the owner of the pharmacy or, if the pharmacy is not a sole proprietorship, from the managing pharmacist of the pharmacy that indicates that the owner or managing pharmacist, whichever is applicable, knows the laws relating to the practice of pharmacy in this state.

450.065(2)(c) (c) Submits evidence satisfactory to the board that it is licensed in the state in which it is located.

450.065(2)(d) (d) Pays the initial credential fee determined by the department under s. 440.03 (9) (a).

450.065(3) (3) A pharmacy that applies for a license under sub. (2) may not be required to comply with any provision in this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter relating to the professional service area of a pharmacy or the minimum equipment requirements for a pharmacy.

450.065(4) (4) 

450.065(4)(a) (a) Notwithstanding s. 450.03, a pharmacist employed in a pharmacy licensed under this section is not required to be licensed under this chapter.

450.065(4)(b) (b) Notwithstanding s. 450.09, a pharmacy licensed under this section is not required to be under the control of a managing pharmacist licensed under this chapter.

450.065(5) (5) A pharmacy licensed under this section shall provide a telephone number that allows a person in this state to contact the pharmacy during the pharmacy’s regular hours of business and that is available for use by a person in this state for not less than 40 hours per week.

450.065 History History: 2005 a. 242; 2007 a. 20.

450.068 450.068 Pharmacy technicians; registration.

450.068(1) (1) No person may engage in the practice of a pharmacy technician or use the title “pharmacy technician” or “pharmacy tech” unless the person is registered as a pharmacy technician by the board.

450.068(2) (2) Except as provided in s. 450.10, the board shall issue a registration as a pharmacy technician to an applicant who satisfies all of the following:

450.068(2)(a) (a) The applicant submits an application for registration on a form provided by the board that specifies all of the following:

450.068(2)(a)1. 1. The applicant’s home address.

450.068(2)(a)2. 2. If the applicant is employed, the name and address of the applicant’s employer, and the applicant’s place of employment.

450.068(2)(b) (b) The applicant satisfies one of the following:

450.068(2)(b)1. 1. The applicant is at least 18 years of age and has graduated from high school or has attained high school graduation equivalency as determined by the department of public instruction.

450.068(2)(b)2. 2. The applicant is enrolled in a youth apprenticeship program for pharmacy technicians that is on the list of youth apprenticeship programs approved by the department of workforce development under s. 106.13 (2m).

450.068(2)(d) (d) The applicant pays the fee specified in s. 440.05 (1).

450.068(3) (3) A pharmacy technician shall do all of the following:

450.068(3)(a) (a) Notwithstanding s. 440.11, if the pharmacy technician moves from the last address provided to the department, notify the department of his or her new address within 10 days of the change in writing or in accordance with other notification procedures approved by the department.