SB299 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Pharmacy, State Board of, training of pharmacy technicians regulated, Sec. 34-23-92 am'd.

Summary

SB299 would authorize the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy to regulate the training of pharmacy technicians.

What This Bill Does

It amends Section 34-23-92 to add a new duty for the Board: to adopt rules concerning the training of pharmacy technicians. This gives the Board authority to establish training standards, curricula, or certification requirements for technicians. The bill retains the Board's existing powers for licensing, enforcement, and oversight of pharmacy practice while adding this new training regulation authority.

Who It Affects

• Pharmacy technicians in Alabama would be subject to new training standards and regulations set by the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Pharmacies and employers would need to ensure their technicians meet the board's training requirements.
• The Alabama State Board of Pharmacy would gain explicit authority to regulate training for pharmacy technicians.
• Patients and the public would benefit from standardized training of pharmacy staff.

Key Provisions

• Adds a new provision allowing the Board to adopt rules concerning the training of pharmacy technicians.
• Amends Section 34-23-92 to include regulation of pharmacy technician training among the Board's duties.
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month following its passage and governor's approval.

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Subjects

Pharmacy, Alabama State Board of