N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-6.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 13:39-6.5 - Prescription handling by pharmacy externs, pharmacy interns, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy technician applicants, or unlicensed or unregistered personnel

(a) A pharmacy intern, pharmacy extern, pharmacy technician, or pharmacy technician applicant in any pharmacy may perform the component functions of prescription handling described in N.J.A.C. 13:39-4.19, consistent with the requirements of this chapter. All steps performed by a pharmacy technician, pharmacy technician applicant, pharmacy intern, or pharmacy extern shall be documented in the pharmacy audit trail consistent with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:39-7.6.

(b) Pharmacy interns and pharmacy externs may assist the pharmacist in performing the following tasks:

1. Retrieval of prescription files, patient files, and profiles and other such records pertaining to the practice of pharmacy;

2. Data entry of prescription medication information, including the original or refill date of the prescription, the number or designation identifying the prescription, the practitioner's information, and the name, strength, and quantity of the prescribed medication;

3. The collection of the following demographic information for the patient profile: the name, address, and telephone number of the patient; the patient's age, date of birth; or age group (infant, child, adult); gender; any allergies and idiosyncrasies of the patient; and any medical conditions that may relate to drug utilization;

4. Transcription of scanned prescription or medication order information into the patient record;

5. Label preparation;

6. The counting, weighing, measuring, pouring, and compounding of prescription medication or stock legend drugs and controlled substances, including the filling of an automated medication system; and

7. Accepting authorization from a patient for a prescription refill, or from a practitioner or his or her agent for a prescription renewal, provided that the prescription remains unchanged.

(c) The collection of the demographic information under (b)3 above may be performed by unlicensed or unregistered personnel.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-6.5

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 3761(a), effective 12/4/2017