155A.33 - DELEGATION OF TECHNICAL FUNCTIONS. - Iowa Statutes

155A.33 DELEGATION OF TECHNICAL FUNCTIONS. A pharmacist may delegate technical dispensing functions to pharmacy technicians, but only if the pharmacist is physically present to verify the accuracy and completeness of the patient's prescription prior to the delivery of the prescription to the patient or the patient's representative. However, the physical presence requirement does not apply when a pharmacist is utilizing an automated dispensing system or a tech-check-tech program. When using an automated dispensing system or a tech-check-tech program, the pharmacist shall utilize an internal quality control assurance plan that ensures accuracy for dispensing. Verification of automated dispensing and tech-check-tech accuracy and completeness remains the responsibility of the pharmacist and shall be determined in accordance with rules adopted by the board.          Section History: Recent Form 87 Acts, ch 215, § 33; 96 Acts, ch 1070, § 4; 2002 Acts, ch 1108, §25; 2008 Acts, ch 1016, §5