PRINTER'S NO. 475
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE BILL
No.
454
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY DeLUCA, BAKER, McNEILL, D. COSTA, CALTAGIRONE,
GAINEY, MILLARD, MURT, WATSON, MATZIE, FABRIZIO, YOUNGBLOOD,
PASHINSKI, D. MILLER, HARKINS AND NEILSON, FEBRUARY 13, 2017
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE,
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
AN ACT
Amending the act of September 27, 1961 (P.L.1700, No.699),
entitled "An act relating to the regulation of the practice
of pharmacy, including the sales, use and distribution of
drugs and devices at retail; and amending, revising,
consolidating and repealing certain laws relating thereto,"
further providing for definitions; and providing for pharmacy
technician and pharmacy technician trainee registration,
qualifications and supervision.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. Section 2 of the act of September 27, 1961
(P.L.1700, No.699), known as the Pharmacy Act, is amended by
adding clauses to read:
Section 2. Definitions.--As used in this act:
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(20) "Pharmacy technician" means an individual who:
(i) is registered with the board as a pharmacy technician;
and
(ii) may assist in the practice of pharmacy under the direct
and immediate personal supervision of a licensed pharmacist
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