61-02-07.1-05. Tasks pharmacy technicians may perform.

1. Under the responsibility of the pharmacist-in-charge or designated staff pharmacist the pharmacy technician may perform any service assigned by the pharmacist-in-charge in the preparation of pharmaceuticals to be dispensed by the pharmacist to a patient except as specified in section 61-02-07.1-06.

2. The pharmacist is legally responsible for all the pharmacy technician's activities and services performed.

3. The pharmacy technician may assess a patient receiving a refilled prescription on the need of the patient or their agent to have a consult with the pharmacist or pharmacy intern about the prescription.

a. Assessment must include a visual display of the medication. b. Asking appropriate open-ended questions on the medication and their applicable health condition. c. Any problematic responses must prompt the pharmacist to intervene with a consultation.

History: Effective October 1, 1993; amended effective July 1, 2017.

General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02, 43-15-10(12)(14)

Law Implemented: NDCC 28-32-03, 43-15-10(12)(14)