NACDS reminds members that HB 6 was effective on May 14. The law, sponsored by Rep. Bill Roemer (R), authorized pharmacists to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to individuals over the age of seven. It also authorized pharmacists to order and administer tests for COVID-19 and COVID-19 antibodies. Pharmacy interns and certified pharmacy technicians may also order and administer tests under so under direct supervision. Additionally, it allows the Board of Pharmacy to register pharmacy technician trainee applicants over the age of 17 without a high-school diploma if the individual is enrolled in a career-technical school program. The board may also authorize applicants who are registered in another state or have satisfactory work experience or certification in a state without a registration process in place.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.