Section 17-9910. SCOPE OF PRACTICE

 

9910.1 A registered pharmacy technician may perform pharmacy technician functions only in accordance with this chapter.

 

9910.2 A registered pharmacy technician may provide pharmacy technician functions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist that shall include but are not limited to the following:

 

(a) Entering prescription and drug history information into a data system or other record keeping system;

 

(b) Compounding and reconstituting drugs for dispensing;

 

(c) Calling a physician for refill authorization for non-controlled substances in which no changes are made to the order;

 

(d) Preparing prescription labels or patient information;

 

(e) Removing the drug to be dispensed from inventory;

 

(f) Counting or measuring the drug to be dispensed;

 

(g) Packaging and labeling the drug to be dispensed and the repackaging thereof;

 

(h) Stocking or loading automated dispensing devices or other devices used in the dispensing process;

 

(i) Placing, receiving, unpacking, and storing drug orders;

 

(j) Checking all prescription and non-prescription stock for outdates and processing of outdated returns;

 

(k) Assisting the pharmacist in preparing and reconstituting sterile products and other medications;

 

(l) Retrieving prescription files, patient files, profiles, and other records pertaining to the practice of pharmacy; and

 

(m)  Notifying the patient or the patient's agent of the opportunity to receive an oral consultation from the pharmacist.

 

9910.3 Notwithstanding § 9910.2, a registered pharmacy technician shall not provide the following services:

 

(a) Drug regimen review;

 

(b) Clinical conflict resolution;

 

(c) Prescriber contact, except for receiving authorization of prescription refills;

 

(d) Therapy modification;

 

(e) Patient counseling as described in 22-B DCMR § 1919;

 

(f) Dispensing process validation;

 

(g) Vaccination or immunization administration;

 

(h) Receiving a new prescription drug order over the telephone;

 

(i) Any activity required by law or regulation to be performed only by a pharmacist; or

 

(j) Any activity for which professional pharmaceutical judgment is required.

 

 

authority

District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-1203.02(14) (2012 Repl.)); Mayor’s Order 98-140, dated August 20, 1998; the Pharmacy Technician Amendment Act of 2012, effective May 1, 2013 (D.C. Law 19-0303; D.C. Official Code §§ 3-1207.51 et seq. (2012 Repl. & 2014 Supp.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 15117 (November 20, 2015).