Action:
Implementation of 2020 legislation for registration of pharmacy technicians
Action 5603
General Information
| Action Summary |
Regulations will: 1) establish the requirements for registration as a pharmacy technician trainee for a person enrolled in a training program and engaging in tasks that may be delegated to a technician; 2) specify the certification examinations that are acceptable for registration as a pharmacy technician; 3) set out the requirement for accreditation of training programs that will become effective on July 1, 2022; and 4) modify other provisions as applicable to changes in the Code of Virginia pursuant to HB1304 and SB830 of the 2020 General Assembly. |
| Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
| Primary |
18 VAC 110-21 |
Regulations Governing the Licensure of Pharmacists and Registration of Pharmacy Technicians |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Other chapters |
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18 VAC 110 - 20 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [006513] |
| Associated Mandates |
Training of pharmacy technicians
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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9073
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Emergency/NOIRA
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Stage withdrawn on 11/04/2020 before DPB completed its review. |
|
9137
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Emergency/NOIRA
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Stage complete. Emergency regulation superseded by final permanent regulation. |
|
9243
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Proposed
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Stage complete. Comment period ended 03/04/2022. |
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9634
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Final
|
Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/21/2022. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Caroline Juran, RPh
/
Executive Director
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Address:
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9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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caroline.juran@dhp.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-4456
FAX: (804)527-4472
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this board.
