This bill modifies the regulations surrounding the supervision of pharmacy technicians by pharmacists in Minnesota. Specifically, it amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 151.102, subdivision 1, to clarify that a pharmacist is responsible for all work performed by the technicians under their supervision. The previous limit allowing a pharmacist to supervise up to three technicians has been deleted, and the new language stipulates that the pharmacy must not have a ratio of pharmacy technicians to pharmacists greater than three to one for specified functions. Additionally, the bill mandates that at least one technician must hold a valid certification from an accredited body.

Furthermore, the bill includes a repeal of Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 151.102, subdivision 2, which previously allowed pharmacists to petition the board for permission to supervise more than three technicians, provided they addressed patient care and safety. This repeal eliminates the process for obtaining waivers, thereby standardizing the technician-to-pharmacist ratio without exceptions.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 151.102