18.64A.010 - Definitions. - Washington Statutes

Definitions.

Terms used in this chapter shall have the meaning set forth in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

     (1) "Board" means the state board of pharmacy;

     (2) "Department" means the department of health;

     (3) "Pharmacist" means a person duly licensed by the state board of pharmacy to engage in the practice of pharmacy;

     (4) "Pharmacy" means every place properly licensed by the board of pharmacy where the practice of pharmacy is conducted;

     (5) "Pharmacy ancillary personnel" means pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants;

     (6) "Pharmacy technician" means:

     (a) A person who is enrolled in, or who has satisfactorily completed, a board approved training program designed to prepare persons to perform nondiscretionary functions associated with the practice of pharmacy; or

     (b) A person who is a graduate with a degree in pharmacy or medicine of a foreign school, university, or college recognized by the board;

     (7) "Pharmacy assistant" means a person registered by the board to perform limited functions in the pharmacy;

     (8) "Practice of pharmacy" means the definition given in RCW 18.64.011;

     (9) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee.

[1997 c 417 § 1; 1989 1st ex.s. c 9 § 422; 1977 ex.s. c 101 § 1.]

Notes: Effective date -- Severability -- 1989 1st ex.s. c 9: See RCW 43.70.910 and 43.70.920.