§ 2042a. Pharmacy technicians; qualifications for registration
(a) No person shall perform the duties of a pharmacy technician unless registered with the Board. To obtain a registration as a pharmacy technician, an applicant shall:
(1) not have engaged in acts that affect the ability of the applicant to practice as a pharmacy technician;
(2) if required by rules adopted by the Board, be certified or eligible for certification by a national pharmacy technician certification authority; and
(3) have paid the fee specified in section 2046 of this chapter.
(b) Pharmacy technicians administering immunizations shall meet the following requirements:
(1) hold a registration as a pharmacy technician in accordance with subsection (a) of this section;
(2) hold a current CPR certification;
(3) have successfully completed an Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education–accredited training program approved by the Board; and
(4) successfully complete two hours of immunization-related continuing education approved by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education every two-year licensing period.
(c) Pharmacy technicians shall only administer immunizations:
(1) when a licensed pharmacist who is trained to immunize is present and able to assist with the immunization, as needed;
(2) pursuant to:
(A) a valid prescription by a practitioner;
(B) a standing order made by the Commissioner of Health; or
(C) a protocol approved by the Commissioner of Health under subdivision 2023(b)(2)(A) of this title; and
(3) to patients:
(A) 18 years of age or older; and
(B) five years of age or older seeking an influenza immunization, COVID-19 immunization, and subsequent formulations or combination products thereof.
(d) Pharmacy technicians performing authorized tests shall do so only:
(1) when a licensed pharmacist who is trained to perform authorized tests is present and able to assist with the test, as needed; and
(2) in accordance with a State protocol adopted under subdivision 2023(b)(2)(A) of this title of this title or pursuant to a standing order of the Commissioner of Health.
(e) The Board may adopt rules regarding the administration of immunizations and the performance of authorized tests by pharmacy technicians. (Added 2003, No. 60, § 9; amended 2013, No. 138 (Adj. Sess.), § 12; 2023, No. 77, § 9, eff. June 20, 2023; 2025, No. 76 (Adj. Sess.), § 7, eff. Mar. 24, 2026; 2025, No. 119 (Adj. Sess.), § 14c, eff. June 8, 2026.)