A pharmacist may delegate any technical dispensing function to a registered pharmacy technician provided the function is performed under the immediate personal supervision of the pharmacist delegating the function. The pharmacist shall provide and document the final verification for the accuracy, validity, completeness, and appropriateness of the patient's prescription or medication order prior to the delivery of the medication to the patient or the patient's representative.

The physical presence requirement of the pharmacist does not apply when utilizing an automated mechanical distribution device. The registered pharmacy technician may place medications into the automated mechanical distribution device that have been checked by the pharmacist. The pharmacist is not required to accompany the registered pharmacy technician when placing medications into the automated mechanical distribution device. The automated mechanical distribution device must be capable of printing out a record of medications filled by the registered pharmacy technician. The record must be checked and verified by the pharmacist daily.

Source: 31 SDR 35, effective September 19, 2004 ; 50 SDR 138, effective June 2, 2024; 52 SDR 27, effective September 15, 2025 .

General Authority: SDCL 36-11-11 (1) (5)(13) .

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-11- 2 ( 22 ) , 36-11-44 .

Prior versions effective: 2024-06-02, 2004-09-19.