Table of Duties
| Duties | Certified Pharmacy Technicians | Registered Pharmacy Technicians | Pharmacy Technician trainee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Request and accept NEW prescription | Yes* | No | No |
| Request and accept REFILL authorization | Yes* | Yes* | No |
| Enter prescription data into a data processing system | Yes | Yes | Yes* |
| Take a stock bottle from the shelf for a prescription | Yes | Yes | Yes* |
| Reconstitute a prescription | Yes | Yes | Yes* |
| Affix label to the prescription container | Yes | Yes | Yes* |
| Prepare unit-dose, modified unit-dose, and medication cards | Yes | Yes | Yes* |
| Make the Offer to Counsel | Yes | Yes | Yes* |
| Bulk compounding | Yes | Yes | Yes* |
| Assist in TRANSPORT of Schedule II Controlled Substances | Yes* | Yes* | No |
| Assist in HANDLING of Schedule II Controlled Substances | Yes** | No | No |
* Provided the pharmacist on duty approves
** Provided the pharmacist on duty approves and the approval is documented in written policies and procedures made available to the Board upon request
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