059-10 Wyo. Code R. §§ 10-9 - Pharmacy Functions for Pharmacy Technicians

(a) A pharmacy technician may perform the pharmacy functions previously mentioned in this chapter for technicians-in-training, as well as the following:

(i) Compounding - Compounded prescription orders shall be reviewed by a pharmacist. The PIC shall certify competency of the pharmacy technician prior to allowing a pharmacy technician to assist the pharmacist in compounding, and annually thereafter. Documentation of the competency shall remain on file at the pharmacy and be available for inspection by the Board for each pharmacy technician, and shall include, but not be limited to, documentation of the following skills:

(A) Knowledge and understanding of FDA's Good Manufacturing Practices;

(B) Weights and measures;

(C) Calculations;

(D) Use of torsion balance or electronic scales'

(E) Knowledge of various techniques utilized to compound products;

(F) Labeling requirements;

(G) Aseptic technique;

(H) Use and maintenance of laminar and/or vertical flow air hood;

(I) Knowledge in handling chemotherapeutic agents;

(J) Dating requirements; and

(K) Record keeping requirements.

(ii) Transfer prescriptions electronically or via facsimile to another pharmacy with consent of the supervising pharmacist.

Notes

059-10 Wyo. Code R. §§ 10-9

Amended, Eff. 12/19/2018. Amended, Eff. 7/1/2020. Amended, Eff. 6/5/2024.