This 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 encompass remote-site pharmacies and clarifies the conditions under which registered pharmacy technicians can handle sales transactions and delivery of dispensed drugs under remote supervision. The bill also introduces 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 that these pharmacies notify the Department of Health of any changes in management.

Additionally, the bill sets forth specific operational requirements for remote-site pharmacies, including restrictions on dispensing Schedule II medications unless a pharmacist is present, and mandates regular visits by the prescription department manager to ensure compliance with regulations. It also allows the Board of Pharmacy to adopt rules regarding the operation of remote-site pharmacies. The bill includes provisions that exempt certain registered pharmacy technicians from specific prohibitions and modifies existing language to clarify the supervision and operational standards for pharmacies. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 906 Filed: 465.003, 465.014, 465.022