155A.33 Delegation of technical functions.

A pharmacist may delegate technical dispensing functions to pharmacy technicians, but only if the pharmacist is physically present to verify the accuracy and completeness of the patient’s prescription prior to the delivery of the prescription to the patient or the patient’s representative. However, the physical presence requirement does not apply when a pharmacist is utilizing an automated dispensing system or a technician product verification program or when a pharmacist is remotely supervising a certified pharmacy technician practicing at a telepharmacy site approved by the board. When using an automated dispensing system or a technician product verification program, or when remotely supervising a certified pharmacy technician practicing at an approved telepharmacy site, the pharmacist shall utilize an internal quality control assurance plan that ensures accuracy for dispensing. Verification of automated dispensing, technician product verification, and telepharmacy practice accuracy and completeness remains the responsibility of the pharmacist and shall be determined in accordance with rules adopted by the board.

87 Acts, ch 215, §33; 96 Acts, ch 1070, §4; 2002 Acts, ch 1108, §25; 2008 Acts, ch 1016, §5; 2016 Acts, ch 1093, §7; 2018 Acts, ch 1142, §4

Notwithstanding section 147.107, subsection 2, or this section, board of pharmacy is authorized to approve a pilot or demonstration research project relating to authority of prescription verification and pharmacist ability to provide enhanced patient care; rules adoption and legislative reporting required; see

2011 Acts, ch 63, §36

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2012 Acts, ch 1113, §31

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2013 Acts, ch 138, §128

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