Recent amendments to 201 Kentucky Administrative Regulations 2:045 and 2:165 have impacted pharmacy practice and how technicians assist pharmacists in that practice. These changes clarify technician roles, delegate new responsibilities to certified technicians, and maintain patient safety through pharmacist oversight.
201 KAR 2:045:
The amendment to 201 KAR 2:045–the administrative regulation outlining the qualifications, responsibilities, and scope for pharmacy technicians in the Commonwealth–aims to clarify technician roles, ensure appropriate pharmacist oversight, and centralize requirements for initial pharmacy technician applications.