1. (a) “Drug preparation” means to prepare or approve a medication for dispensing when preparation is done according to manufacturer’s instructions provided in the current Federal Food and Drug approved package insert.

2. (b) “Licensed advanced pharmacy technician” means a person licensed by the board who:

   1. (1) May perform all functions allowed by federal or state law and approved by the board, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist who is physically on premises and holds an unrestricted license issued by the board;
   2. (2) May conduct product verification, process refills, verify repackaging of drugs, and perform other pharmacist tasks not required to be completed by a licensed pharmacist;
   3. (3) May perform duties allowed by either certified or registered pharmacy technicians;
   4. (4) Shall not interpret or evaluate a prescription or drug order, verify a compounded drug, or counsel or advise individuals related to the clinical use of a medication.
3. (c) “Product verification” means the physical act of validating the correct drug, strength, and form of the drug product being dispensed.
4. (d) “Verification error” means the dispensing of a prescribed medication that passes the product verification step with the incorrect drug, strength, or form.

Source. #13463, eff 10-18-22