The bill amends Florida Statutes to expand the definition of "pharmacy" to include remote-site pharmacies and revises the interpretation of "not present and on duty." It authorizes registered pharmacy technicians to handle sales transactions and delivery of dispensed drugs under remote supervision, while also providing exceptions to certain supervision limitations. The bill establishes a new section, 465.0198, which outlines the permitting process for remote-site pharmacies, requiring a licensed pharmacist to serve as the prescription department manager and mandating notification to the Department of Health regarding any changes in management. Additionally, it sets forth operational requirements for remote-site pharmacies, including restrictions on dispensing Schedule II medications without a pharmacist present.

The legislation also exempts certain registered pharmacy technicians from specified prohibitions and allows the Board of Pharmacy to adopt rules related to remote-site pharmacies. It clarifies that a registered pharmacist may serve as a prescription department manager for multiple locations under specific conditions. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 273 Filed: 465.003, 465.014, 465.022