TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

BOARD OF PHARMACY

Agency Decision

Title of Regulation: 18VAC110-20. Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy.

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3307 of the Code of Virginia.

Name of Petitioner: Cody Bishop.

Nature of Petitioner's Request: To amend regulations to authorize pharmacy technicians to administer all vaccinations under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Agency Decision: Request denied.

Statement of Reason for Decision: The board has determined that the requested amendment will necessitate a change in § 54.1-3408 of the Code of Virginia, which currently allows prescribers to authorize pharmacists and nurses to administer adult vaccines under a protocol. There is no mention of authorization for pharmacy technicians. The workgroup established pursuant to legislation passed in the 2020 Session of the General Assembly to consider additional duties for pharmacy technicians has recommended such a change in the law. Accordingly, the board does not have authority to initiate rulemaking based on the petition until there is an amendment to the Code of Virginia.

Agency Contact: Caroline Juran, RPh, Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4456, or email caroline.juran@dhp.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. PFR22-05; Filed December 10, 2021, 1:00 p.m.