This bill amends sections of the Nebraska Revised Statutes to update the licensure requirements for remote dispensing pharmacies and the verification process for pharmacists. It specifies that verification of pharmacy technician activities can occur through real-time audiovisual communication if certain conditions are met, including that the supervising pharmacist is located in a licensed pharmacy in Nebraska and that physical product verification occurs in person. The bill also clarifies that remote dispensing pharmacies must be located at least ten driving miles from the nearest pharmacy and that they cannot be licensed as both a remote dispensing pharmacy and a traditional pharmacy.

Additionally, the bill removes the requirement for pharmacy technicians to be certified and establishes that remote dispensing must be supervised by a licensed pharmacist located in Nebraska. It mandates that the same pharmacist in charge must oversee both the remote dispensing pharmacy and the supervising pharmacy, ensuring that a pharmacist is present at the remote location at least once a month. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining a functioning audiovisual communication system for remote dispensing to occur and outlines the responsibilities of the supervising pharmacist in relation to drug utilization review and final verification.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 38-2847, 71-436.02