The bill amends various sections of Florida Statutes related to pharmacy operations, specifically to include the establishment and regulation of remote-site pharmacies. It revises the definition of "pharmacy" to explicitly include remote-site pharmacies and updates the interpretation of "not present and on duty" to allow for remote supervision by licensed pharmacists. Additionally, it authorizes registered pharmacy technicians to handle sales transactions and the delivery of dispensed drugs under remote supervision, while also providing exceptions to certain supervision limitations.

The bill creates 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. It mandates that remote-site pharmacies must notify the Department of Health of any changes in management and adhere to specific operational requirements, including video surveillance and maintaining a policies and procedures manual. Furthermore, it prohibits the dispensing of Schedule II medications unless a pharmacist is present, and establishes guidelines for the Board of Pharmacy to adopt additional rules regarding remote-site pharmacy operations. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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