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Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 6-A - PHARMACY STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS › Subchapter 1 - PHARMACY INTERNS EDUCATED IN PHARMACY SCHOOLS ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR PHARMACY EDUCATION OR CANADIAN COUNCIL FOR ACCREDITATION OF PHARMACY PROGRAMS › Section 392-2-6-A-1-7 - Scope of Licensure; Supervision; Responsibility

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A pharmacy intern license issued under this Chapter
						authorizes the licensee to work as a student intern in an IPPE or APPE or in
						any other practice environment. The pharmacy intern may assist a preceptor
						pharmacist or pharmacist on duty in the practice of pharmacy. The preceptor
						pharmacist or pharmacist on duty is responsible for all actions performed by
						the pharmacy intern.
A pharmacy intern who is under the direct supervision of
						a pharmacist holding a certificate of administration and has obtained the drug
						administration training required by
						 32 MRSA
						§13832(3) may
						administer drugs and vaccines to a person 18 years of age or older.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 6-A - PHARMACY STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS › Subchapter 1 - PHARMACY INTERNS EDUCATED IN PHARMACY SCHOOLS ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR PHARMACY EDUCATION OR CANADIAN COUNCIL FOR ACCREDITATION OF PHARMACY PROGRAMS › Section 392-2-6-A-1-8 - Preceptor Pharmacists

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A preceptor pharmacist must meet the qualifications
						established by the pharmacy school administering the IPPE or APPE in which the
						preceptor participates. For an IPPE or APPE administered in Maine, a preceptor
						pharmacist must also hold a valid license from the board and have at least 2
						years of practice experience as a licensed pharmacist in any state.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 6-A - PHARMACY STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS › Subchapter 1 - PHARMACY INTERNS EDUCATED IN PHARMACY SCHOOLS ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR PHARMACY EDUCATION OR CANADIAN COUNCIL FOR ACCREDITATION OF PHARMACY PROGRAMS › Section 392-2-6-A-1-8-A - Non-Traditional Practice Setting

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The board may recognize for purposes of Section 2 above
						internship hours completed outside of an IPPE or APPE in a non-traditional
						practice setting (e.g., industry-sponsored programs, manufacturer's sales
						representative, physician's office) upon a consideration of the complexity and
						diversity of the work performed, the nature and amount of supervision provided,
						the recommendation of the pharmacist in charge or supervising pharmacist, and
						the overall suitability of the non-traditional practice setting as preparation
						for the practice of pharmacy. The number of non-traditional hours to be
						recognized lies in the discretion of the board.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 6-A - PHARMACY STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS › Subchapter 1 - PHARMACY INTERNS EDUCATED IN PHARMACY SCHOOLS ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR PHARMACY EDUCATION OR CANADIAN COUNCIL FOR ACCREDITATION OF PHARMACY PROGRAMS › Section 392-2-6-A-1-9 - Reporting

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
Completion of IPPE/APPE
A pharmacy intern's completion of an IPPE or APPE,
						including the number of hours worked, must be verified by the preceptor
						pharmacist in a manner acceptable to the board.
2.
Non-IPPE/APPE Hours
No later than January 31 of each year, a pharmacy intern
						shall report on forms provided by the board all hours worked during the
						preceding calendar year outside of an IPPE or APPE. All reported hours must be
						verified by the pharmacist in charge or supervising
						pharmacist.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 6-A - PHARMACY STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS › Subchapter 1 - PHARMACY INTERNS EDUCATED IN PHARMACY SCHOOLS ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR PHARMACY EDUCATION OR CANADIAN COUNCIL FOR ACCREDITATION OF PHARMACY PROGRAMS › Section 392-2-6-A-1-10 - Theft or Drug-Related Misconduct of Pharmacy Intern

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The preceptor shall notify the board via letter, fax or
						email of any resignation or discharge from an internship program or termination
						of employment for any of the following reasons, provided that the report shall
						be made by a pharmacist in charge or supervising pharmacist if the reason for
						the resignation, discharge or termination arose outside of the IPPE/APPE.
						Notice shall be provided within 48 hours after the termination:
1. Any drug-related reason, including but not
					 limited to adulteration, abuse, theft or diversion;
2. Theft of non-drug merchandise;
					 or
3. Theft of cash or credit/debit
					 card data.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 6-A - PHARMACY STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS › Subchapter 2 - PHARMACY INTERNS EDUCATED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY OTHER THAN CANADA › Section 392-2-6-A-2-1 - Scope

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
This subchapter applies to pharmacy internships completed
						by pharmacy students educated in a foreign country other than Canada.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 6-A - PHARMACY STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS › Subchapter 2 - PHARMACY INTERNS EDUCATED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY OTHER THAN CANADA › Section 392-2-6-A-2-2 - Internship Program

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A pharmacy internship consists of 1500 hours of pharmacy
						practice at one or more pharmacies under the direct supervision of working
						pharmacists. The pharmacy internship program provides foreign-educated pharmacy
						graduates with practical preprofessional experience in a supervised setting and
						prepares them for licensure as pharmacists. At least 500 hours of the required
						1,500 hours must be completed in the United States.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 6-A - PHARMACY STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS › Subchapter 2 - PHARMACY INTERNS EDUCATED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY OTHER THAN CANADA › Section 392-2-6-A-2-3 - Application for Internship

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
An applicant shall have graduated from a 6-year pharmacy
						degree program or its equivalent approved by the board pursuant to
						 32 MRSA
						§13732(1)(D) prior to
						applying for an internship. The graduate shall apply to the board for licensure
						as a pharmacy intern. A graduate may not commence the internship until the
						board has actually issued a pharmacy intern license to the graduate. It is the
						graduate's obligation to at all times be aware of his or her licensure status.
						To apply, the pharmacy graduate shall:
1. Complete the application supplied by the
					 board;
2. Provide the transcript,
					 FPGEC certificate and verifications required by Section 4 of this
					 subchapter;
3. Remit the fee
					 required by Chapter 10 of the rules of the Department of Professional and
					 Financial Regulation, Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation,
					 entitled "Establishment of License Fees;" and
4. Provide such other information as the
					 board may require.
Applications will not be considered for approval until
						they are complete. Applications that remain incomplete for more than 60 days
						will be discarded.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 6-A - PHARMACY STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS › Subchapter 2 - PHARMACY INTERNS EDUCATED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY OTHER THAN CANADA › Section 392-2-6-A-2-4 - Qualifications for Licensure

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
Graduation
The applicant shall provide an official transcript
						showing that the applicant has graduated from a professional academic degree
						program described in Section 3 of this subchapter.
2.
Foreign Pharmacy Graduate
					 Examination Committee ("FPGEC") Certificate
The applicant shall provide a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate
						Examination Committee ("FPGEC") Certificate issued by NABP.
3.
Disciplinary History; Criminal
					 Convictions Involving Controlled Substances
The applicant shall provide verification of licensure or
						registration for all states in which the applicant has at any time held any
						type of professional or occupational license. The board may refuse to license
						and may refuse to renew the license of an applicant:
A. Whose professional or occupational license
					 or registration has been denied, revoked, suspended or restricted in any
					 jurisdiction for disciplinary reasons; or
B. Who has been convicted of a crime
					 involving alcohol or drugs. This restriction is subject to consideration and
					 waiver by the board upon presentation of satisfactory evidence that the
					 conviction does not impair the ability of the person to conduct, with safety to
					 the public, the duties of a pharmacy intern.
[NOTE: The effect of a criminal conviction on an
						applicant's eligibility for licensure is governed generally by the Occupational
						License Disqualification on Basis of Criminal Record law,
						5 MRSA
						§5301 et seq.]
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 6-A - PHARMACY STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS › Subchapter 2 - PHARMACY INTERNS EDUCATED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY OTHER THAN CANADA › Section 392-2-6-A-2-5 - Issuance and Renewal of License

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The initial license and all renewal licenses expire on
						December 31 annually. The license may be renewed for successive 1-year periods
						upon completion of a renewal application supplied by the board. There is no fee
						to renew the license. A licensee who fails to timely renew the license must
						apply for a new pharmacy intern license and pay a reinstatement fee. A pharmacy
						intern may not practice with an expired or invalid license.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 6-A - PHARMACY STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS › Subchapter 2 - PHARMACY INTERNS EDUCATED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY OTHER THAN CANADA › Section 392-2-6-A-2-6 - Final Renewal Period

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A pharmacy intern license automatically expires on the
						second renewal subsequent to initial issuance and may not be further
						renewed.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 6-A - PHARMACY STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS › Subchapter 2 - PHARMACY INTERNS EDUCATED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY OTHER THAN CANADA › Section 392-2-6-A-2-7 - Scope of Licensure; Supervision; Responsibility

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A pharmacy intern license issued under this Chapter
						authorizes the licensee to work as a student intern in an internship or in any
						other practice environment. The pharmacy intern may assist a preceptor
						pharmacist or pharmacist on duty in the practice of pharmacy. The preceptor
						pharmacist or pharmacist on duty is responsible for all actions performed by
						the pharmacy intern.
A pharmacy intern who is under the direct supervision of
						a pharmacist holding a certificate of administration and has obtained the drug
						administration training required by
						 32 MRSA
						§13832(3) may
						administer drugs and vaccines to a person 18 years of age or older.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 6-A - PHARMACY STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS › Subchapter 2 - PHARMACY INTERNS EDUCATED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY OTHER THAN CANADA › Section 392-2-6-A-2-8 - Preceptor Pharmacists

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The pharmacist in charge shall designate one or more
						preceptor pharmacists for each pharmacy intern employed at the pharmacy. The
						preceptor shall direct the training of the intern to whom the preceptor is
						assigned. For an internship administered in Maine, a preceptor pharmacist must
						also hold a valid license from the board and must have at least 2 years of
						practice experience as a licensed pharmacist in any state. A preceptor may be
						responsible for the training of multiple pharmacy interns.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 6-A - PHARMACY STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS › Subchapter 2 - PHARMACY INTERNS EDUCATED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY OTHER THAN CANADA › Section 392-2-6-A-2-9 - Training Program

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The pharmacy at which a pharmacy intern is being trained
						shall provide an environment that is conducive to the learning of the practice
						of pharmacy by a pharmacy intern. The pharmacy shall develop a training program
						for pharmacy interns employed at that pharmacy. The pharmacy shall keep a copy
						of the training program on site at all times and shall furnish the training
						program to the board upon inspection or upon request. Preceptor pharmacists
						shall follow the program in training interns.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 6-A - PHARMACY STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS › Subchapter 2 - PHARMACY INTERNS EDUCATED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY OTHER THAN CANADA › Section 392-2-6-A-2-9-A - Non-Traditional Practice Settings

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The board may recognize for purposes of Section 2 above
						internship hours completed outside of an IPPE or APPE in a non-traditional
						practice setting (e.g., industry-sponsored programs, manufacturer's sales
						representative, physician's office) upon a consideration of the complexity and
						diversity of the work performed, the nature and amount of supervision provided,
						the recommendation of the pharmacist in charge or supervising pharmacist, and
						the overall suitability of the non-traditional practice setting as preparation
						for the practice of pharmacy. The number of non-traditional hours to be
						recognized lies in the discretion of the board.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 6-A - PHARMACY STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS › Subchapter 2 - PHARMACY INTERNS EDUCATED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY OTHER THAN CANADA › Section 392-2-6-A-2-10 - Reporting

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
Completion of Internship
A pharmacy intern's completion of an internship,
						including the number of hours worked, must be verified by the preceptor
						pharmacist in a manner acceptable to the board.
2.
Non-Internship Hours
No later than January 31 of each year, a pharmacy intern
						shall report on forms provided by the board all hours worked during the
						preceding calendar year outside of an internship. All reported hours must be
						verified by the pharmacist in charge or supervising
						pharmacist.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 6-A - PHARMACY STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS › Subchapter 2 - PHARMACY INTERNS EDUCATED IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY OTHER THAN CANADA › Section 392-2-6-A-2-11 - Theft or Drug-Related Misconduct of Pharmacy Intern

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
11.
Theft or Drug-Related Misconduct
					 of Pharmacy Intern
The pharmacist in charge or preceptor pharmacist shall
						notify the board via letter, fax or email of any resignation or discharge from
						an internship program or termination of employment for any of the following
						reasons. Notice shall be provided within 48 hours after the termination:
1. Any drug-related reason, including but not
					 limited to adulteration, abuse, theft or diversion;
2. Theft of non-drug merchandise;
					 or
3. Theft of cash or credit/debit
					 card data.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 7 - LICENSURE AND EMPLOYMENT OF PHARMACY TECHNICIANS › Section 392-2-7-1-A - License Requirement

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
No person other than a pharmacist or pharmacy intern may
					 perform any of the following duties unless such other person holds a valid
					 pharmacy technician license from the board:
1. Acceptance of an original or renewal
				  prescription drug order;
2. Receipt
				  of a transferred prescription for a noncontrolled drug pursuant to Chapter 19,
				  Section
				  8(2) of the board's
				  rules;
3. Prescription data
				  entry;
4. Prescription drug
				  selection from inventory; or
5.
				  Counting, packaging and labeling of prescription drugs for delivery.
The assignment of any of the above duties to a pharmacy
					 technician lies within the discretion of the pharmacist on duty.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 7 - LICENSURE AND EMPLOYMENT OF PHARMACY TECHNICIANS › Section 392-2-7-1 - Licensure

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
Application
The pharmacy technician shall complete the application
					 supplied by the board and provide such other information as the board may
					 require, along with the fee required by Chapter 10 of the rules of the
					 Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of Professional and
					 Occupational Regulation, entitled "Establishment of License Fees." Applications
					 will not be considered for approval until they are complete. Applications that
					 remain incomplete for more than 60 days will be discarded.
2.
Qualifications
The applicant shall supply verification of licensure or
					 registration for all states in which the applicant has at any time held any
					 type of professional or occupational license. The board may refuse to register
					 and may refuse to renew the registration of an applicant:
A. Whose pharmacy technician license or
				  registration has been denied, revoked, suspended or restricted in any
				  jurisdiction for disciplinary reasons; or
B. Who has been convicted of a crime
				  involving alcohol or drugs. This restriction is subject to consideration and
				  waiver by the board upon presentation of satisfactory evidence that the
				  conviction does not impair the ability of the person to conduct, with safety to
				  the public, the duties of a pharmacy technician.
[NOTE: The effect of a criminal conviction on an
					 applicant's eligibility for licensure is governed generally by the Occupational
					 License Disqualification on Basis of Criminal Record law,
					 5 MRSA
					 §5301 et seq.]
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 7 - LICENSURE AND EMPLOYMENT OF PHARMACY TECHNICIANS › Section 392-2-7-2 - Training

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A pharmacy that employs a pharmacy technician shall
					 develop or deploy a training program for pharmacy technicians employed at that
					 pharmacy. The pharmacy shall keep a copy of the training program on site at all
					 times and shall furnish the training program to the board upon inspection or
					 upon request. The pharmacist in charge or other Maine-licensed pharmacist
					 designated by the pharmacy shall train each pharmacy technician in accordance
					 with the pharmacy's training program or shall ensure that each pharmacy
					 technician satisfactorily completes the training program offered by the
					 pharmacy. The training program shall accommodate the needs of the individual
					 technician being trained.
The training program shall include specific instruction
					 relating to the limited scope of practice of a pharmacy technician and shall
					 clearly delineate functions that may only be performed by a pharmacist and may
					 not be performed by a pharmacy technician.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 7 - LICENSURE AND EMPLOYMENT OF PHARMACY TECHNICIANS › Section 392-2-7-4 - Supervision by Pharmacist in Charge

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
Generally
The pharmacist in charge shall supervise pharmacy
					 technicians employed at the pharmacy for which the pharmacist in charge is
					 responsible. In the absence of the pharmacist in charge, a pharmacist on duty
					 shall be the supervisor.
2.
Direct Supervision
A pharmacy technician may engage in the practice of
					 pharmacy at a pharmacy only under the direct supervision of a pharmacist as
					 defined in Chapter 1, Section 14 of the board's rules. The pharmacist shall
					 physically review each prescription drug order prepared by a pharmacy
					 technician before the product is delivered to the patient or the authorized
					 agent of the patient. The pharmacist is responsible for the work of each
					 pharmacy technician working under the direct supervision of the
					 pharmacist.
3.
Automated Pharmacy Systems At Remote Sites
deleted
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 7 - LICENSURE AND EMPLOYMENT OF PHARMACY TECHNICIANS › Section 392-2-7-5 - Permissible Duties

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
Generally
The pharmacist in charge or the pharmacy shall determine
					 the duties of pharmacy technicians based upon the needs of the pharmacy. At
					 time of employment the pharmacist in charge shall provide the technician with a
					 description of the tasks that the technician may perform.
Pharmacy technicians are limited to performing tasks in
					 the dispensing of prescription legend drugs and nonjudgmental support services
					 as set forth in Section
					 1-A above. Pharmacy technicians may
					 also have access to a facsimile machine or computer used to receive original
					 prescription drug orders via facsimile.
2.
Automated Pharmacy Systems
A pharmacy technician on duty at an institutional pharmacy
					 as described in Chapter 20, Subchapter 2, Section
					 1 of the board's rules may perform the
					 duties relating to an automated pharmacy system described in Chapter 20,
					 Subchapter 2, Section
					 4(2) of the board's
					 rules only under the direct supervision of a pharmacist as defined in Chapter
					 1, Section 14(3) of the board's rules. The pharmacist in charge or pharmacist
					 on duty at an automated pharmacy system is responsible for the work of each
					 pharmacy technician at a point of care location served by the automated
					 pharmacy system.
3.
Limitations
A pharmacy technician may not perform any of the following
					 tasks:
A. [deleted];
B. Clinically evaluate a patient profile
				  relative to drugs that have or will be dispensed;
C. Perform patient counseling;
D. Make decisions that require the education
				  and professional training of a pharmacist; or
E. Sign any federally-required controlled
				  substance or inventory form.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 7 - LICENSURE AND EMPLOYMENT OF PHARMACY TECHNICIANS › Section 392-2-7-7-A - Limitation on Deployment of Pharmacy Technicians

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A pharmacy and pharmacist in charge are responsible at all
					 times for providing appropriate quality control over the work of pharmacy
					 technicians employed at the pharmacy. A pharmacy is responsible for ensuring at
					 all times that the number of pharmacy technicians on duty can be satisfactorily
					 supervised by the pharmacist in charge and the pharmacists on duty.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 7 - LICENSURE AND EMPLOYMENT OF PHARMACY TECHNICIANS › Section 392-2-7-7-B - Administrative Responsibilities

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
Verification of Status
The pharmacist in charge shall ensure that each pharmacy
					 technician employed at the pharmacy for which the pharmacist in charge is
					 responsible is licensed with the board. A pharmacy technician shall carry the
					 wallet-sized license card issued by the board at all times the technician is on
					 duty and shall produce the card upon request of the pharmacist in charge, a
					 pharmacist on duty or an agent of the board. No pharmacist in charge or
					 pharmacist on duty shall permit a person who is not licensed pursuant to the
					 terms of this chapter to perform the duties of a pharmacy technician.
2.
Notice of Employment and
				  Non-Employment of Pharmacy Technicians
The pharmacist in charge shall notify the board via letter,
					 fax, email or on line within 10 days after the commencement or cessation of
					 employment of any pharmacy technician at a pharmacy for which the pharmacist in
					 charge is responsible.
3.
Notice of Termination of Employment For Drug-Related Reasons or
				  Theft
The pharmacist in charge or a designee of the pharmacist
					 in charge shall notify the board via letter, fax, email or on line of the
					 termination of employment of a pharmacy technician for any of the following
					 reasons and shall include in the notice the reason for the termination. Notice
					 shall be provided within 7 days after the termination:
A. Any drug-related reason, including but not
				  limited to adulteration, abuse, theft or diversion;
B. Theft of non-drug merchandise;
				  or
C. Theft of cash or credit/debit
				  card data.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 7 - LICENSURE AND EMPLOYMENT OF PHARMACY TECHNICIANS › Section 392-2-7-8 - Exemption

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Nursing personnel with access to hospital pharmacy
					 medications at times when the pharmacy is not open need not register as
					 pharmacy technicians.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 7 - LICENSURE AND EMPLOYMENT OF PHARMACY TECHNICIANS › Section 392-2-7-9 - Discipline

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Pharmacy technicians are subject to the disciplinary
					 provisions of
					 10 MRSA
					 §8003(5-A), 32 MRSA
					 §§ 32 MRSA§§
										13742-A
					 and
					 13743
					 and Chapters 30, 31 and 32 of the board's rules.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 8 - LICENSURE OF RETAIL PHARMACIES › Section 392-2-8-1 - Application; Fees

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
An application for licensure as a retail pharmacy must be
					 filed on forms provided by the board. The application must be accompanied by
					 the application and license fees required by Chapter 10, Section
					 5(27) of the rules of
					 the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of Professional
					 and Occupational Regulation, entitled "Establishment of License Fees."
					 Incomplete applications will not be accepted and will be returned to the
					 applicant. The applicant shall provide the following information:
1. The name, address, telephone number and
				  email address of the person responsible for submission of the
				  application;
2. The name under
				  which the retail pharmacy will operate, and the physical address, contact
				  address, telephone number, email address and world wide web address of the
				  retail pharmacy;
3. All trade or
				  business names used by the retail pharmacy;
4. The name(s) of the owner and/or operator
				  of the retail drug pharmacy, including:
A. If
				  a partnership, the name, contact address, telephone number and employer
				  identification number of the partnership, and the name and contact address of
				  each partner;
B. If a corporation,
				  the name, contact address, telephone number and employer identification number
				  of the corporation; the name of the parent company, if any; the name, contact
				  address and title of each corporate officer and director; the name and contact
				  address of each shareholder owning 10% or more of the voting stock of the
				  corporation, including over-the-counter stock, unless the stock is traded on a
				  major stock exchange and not over-the-counter; a certificate of existence from
				  the corporation's state of organization and, for corporations not organized
				  under Maine law, a certificate of authority from the Maine Secretary of
				  State;
C. If a limited liability
				  company, the name, contact address, employer identification number, telephone
				  number, fax number and email address of the limited liability company; the
				  names and mailing addresses of each member and manager; a certificate of
				  existence from the Maine Secretary of State or, for limited liability companies
				  not organized under Maine law, a certificate of authority or certificate of
				  qualification from the Maine Secretary of State; and the name of the member or
				  manager who will be representing the applicant in matters before the
				  board;
D. If a sole proprietor, the
				  name, contact address, telephone number and social security number of the sole
				  proprietor and the name of the business entity.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 8 - LICENSURE OF RETAIL PHARMACIES › Section 392-2-8-2 - Waiver Requests

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
For good cause shown, the board may waive or modify any of
					 the following requirements for operation of a retail pharmacy:
1. [deleted]
2. Minimum 40 hours per week of operation
				  (Chapter 13, Section
				  2(1) of the board's
				  rules); and
3. Practice by the
				  pharmacist in charge at the pharmacy for which he or she has registered for a
				  minimum of 30 hours per week or 50% of the hours that the retail pharmacy is
				  open, whichever is less. (Chapter 13, Section
				  3(3) of the board's
				  rules)
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 8 - LICENSURE OF RETAIL PHARMACIES › Section 392-2-8-3 - Additional Qualifications

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The board will consider the following additional factors
					 in determining the applicant's eligibility for licensure as a retail
					 pharmacy:
1. The applicant's past
				  experience in the dispensing of prescription drugs;
2. The furnishing by the applicant of false
				  or fraudulent material in any application made in connection with the
				  dispensing of prescription drugs;
3. Suspension, revocation or other
				  disciplinary action taken by a federal, state or local governmental body with
				  respect to any type of pharmacy license currently or previously held by the
				  applicant;
3-A. Issuance of a citation, warning letter or untitled
					 letter to the applicant by the FDA, or similar action taken by another
					 governmental body; and
4.
				  [deleted]
5. Compliance with the
				  requirements to maintain and/or to make available to the board or to federal,
				  state or local law enforcement officials those records required to be
				  maintained by retail pharmacies.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 8 - LICENSURE OF RETAIL PHARMACIES › Section 392-2-8-4 - Processing of Application

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
1.
Review of
				  Application
The board shall review the application for compliance with
					 the pharmacy law and rules and shall issue a license upon a determination that
					 operation of the retail pharmacy will be in the best interest of the public
					 health and welfare.
2.
Action on Application
Following review of the application the board may approve
					 the application, preliminarily deny the application, approve the application
					 with conditions, direct the applicant to resubmit the application with specific
					 modifications, request further information from the applicant, or investigate
					 any of the information contained in the application. A denial shall identify
					 the specific deficiencies in the application that resulted in the
					 denial.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 8 - LICENSURE OF RETAIL PHARMACIES › Section 392-2-8-5 - Response by Applicant to Adverse Board Action

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
No later than 30 days following receipt of written notice
					 from the board, or within such longer or shorter time as the board may specify,
					 an applicant may, as the case may be-
1. Submit an application with modifications
				  requested by the board;
2. Furnish
				  additional information requested by the board;
3. Make site modifications requested by the
				  board;
4. Request a hearing to
				  contest a preliminary denial; or
5.
				  Request a hearing to contest a condition imposed by the board.
Failure of the applicant to act within the applicable time
					 period shall result in the automatic denial of the application without need of
					 further action by the board or, in the case of applications conditionally
					 approved, finality of the conditions.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 8 - LICENSURE OF RETAIL PHARMACIES › Section 392-2-8-6 - Change of Owner, Location, or Pharmacist in Charge; Change in Other Registration Information

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Upon a change of ownership, a retail pharmacy shall file a
					 new application with the board by registered mail no less than 7 days prior to
					 the change. Upon a change of location, a retail pharmacy shall file a new
					 application with the board by first class mail no less than 7 days prior to the
					 change. Upon a change of pharmacist in charge, the retail pharmacy shall file a
					 new application with the board by registered mail no later than 7 days after
					 the change. Upon any other change in the information provided by the retail
					 pharmacy in its most recent application, the retail pharmacy shall notify the
					 board via letter, fax or email within 7 days after the change.
Upon a change of pharmacist in charge, the incoming
					 pharmacist in charge shall immediately conduct an audit of Schedule II drugs
					 and report to the board any significant loss as described in Chapter 23,
					 Section
					 3 of the board's rules, irrespective
					 of time period.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 8 - LICENSURE OF RETAIL PHARMACIES › Section 392-2-8-6-A - Notice of Termination of Employment of Pharmacist For Drug-Related Reasons or Theft

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A retail pharmacy shall notify the board of the
					 termination of employment of a pharmacist for drug-related reasons or theft as
					 required by Chapter 30, Section
					 1(26) of the board's
					 rules.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 8 - LICENSURE OF RETAIL PHARMACIES › Section 392-2-8-7 - Alteration of Prescription Filling Area

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A retail pharmacy may not alter the physical dimensions of
					 the prescription filling area or add or change the doors, windows or other
					 means of access to the prescription filling area prior to receiving approval
					 from the board. The pharmacy shall provide a scaled drawing of the proposed
					 alteration at the time it requests approval.
[NOTE: Cosmetic changes (e.g., carpet replacement) and
					 changes that are non-structural in nature (e.g., relocation of shelving) do not
					 require board approval.]
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 8 - LICENSURE OF RETAIL PHARMACIES › Section 392-2-8-8 - Operation of Retail Pharmacy

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A retail pharmacy shall comply with the rules of operation
					 contained in Chapter 13, "Operation of Pharmacies" and Chapter 17, "Operation
					 of Nuclear Drug Outlets."
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 9 - REGISTRATION OF RURAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 392-2-9-1 - Application for Registration

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The rural health center shall provide the following
					 information on forms supplied by the board, along with such other information
					 as the board may require. Applications will not be considered for approval
					 until they are complete. Incomplete applications will be returned to the
					 applicant.
1. The name, physical
				  address, contact address, telephone number, email address and world wide web
				  address of the rural health center, including the name, contact address,
				  telephone number and employer identification number of the private nonprofit
				  corporation that owns and/or operates the rural health center; the name of the
				  parent company, if any; the name, contact address and title of each corporate
				  officer and director; a certificate of existence from the corporation's state
				  of organization and, for corporations not organized under Maine law, a
				  certificate of authority from the Maine Secretary of State;
2. A copy of the contract between the rural
				  health center and consulting pharmacist required by Chapter 14, Section
				  1 of the board's rules;
3. The hours of operation of the rural health
				  center;
4. A scaled drawing and
				  floor plan of the rural health center which details the usage of each
				  area;
5. Demonstration of
				  compliance with the storage and security requirements of Chapter 14, Section
				  4 of the board's rules.
6. The fee required by Chapter 10 of the
				  rules of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of
				  Licensing and Registration, entitled "Establishment of License Fees."
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 9 - REGISTRATION OF RURAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 392-2-9-2 - Waiver Requests

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
For good cause shown, the board may waive the storage and
					 security requirements of Chapter 14, Section
					 4 of the board's rules.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 9 - REGISTRATION OF RURAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 392-2-9-3 - Additional Qualifications

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The board will consider the following additional factors
					 in determining the applicant's eligibility for registration as a rural health
					 center:
1. The applicant's past
				  experience in the dispensation of prescription drugs;
2. The furnishing by the applicant of false
				  or fraudulent material in any application made in connection with the
				  dispensation of prescription drugs;
3. Suspension or revocation by federal, state
				  or local government of any license currently or previously held by the
				  applicant for the dispensation of prescription drugs;
4. Compliance with previously granted
				  licenses of any kind; and
5.
				  Compliance with the requirements to maintain and/or to make available to the
				  board or to federal, state or local law enforcement officials those records
				  required to be maintained by rural health centers.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 9 - REGISTRATION OF RURAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 392-2-9-4 - Change of Owner, Operator, Location or Consulting Pharmacist; Change in Other Registration Information

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Upon a change of ownership or operator, a rural health
					 center shall file a new application with the board by registered mail no less
					 than 7 days prior to the change. Upon a change of location, a rural health
					 center shall file a new application with the board by first class mail no less
					 than 7 days prior to the change. Upon a change of consulting pharmacist, the
					 rural health center shall file a new application with the board by registered
					 mail no later than 7 days after the change. Upon any other change in the
					 information provided by the rural health center in its most recent application,
					 the rural health center shall notify the board via letter, fax or email within
					 7 days after the change.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 9 - REGISTRATION OF RURAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 392-2-9-5 - Alteration of Prescription Filling or Storage Area

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
No rural health center shall alter the physical dimensions
					 of the prescription filling or storage area or add or change the doors, windows
					 or other means of access to the prescription filling or storage area prior to
					 receiving approval from the board. The rural health center shall provide a
					 scaled drawing of the proposed alteration at the time it requests
					 approval.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 9 - REGISTRATION OF RURAL HEALTH CENTERS › Section 392-2-9-6 - Operation of Rural Health Center

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
A rural health center shall comply with the rules of
					 operation contained in Chapter 14 of the board's rules.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 10 - REGISTRATION OF FREE CLINICS › Section 392-2-10-1 - Application for Registration

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The free clinic shall provide the following information on
					 forms supplied by the board, along with such other information as the board may
					 require. Applications will not be considered for approval until they are
					 complete. Incomplete applications will be returned to the applicant.
1. The name, physical address, contact
				  address, telephone number, email address and world wide web address of the free
				  clinic, including the name contact address, telephone number and employer
				  identification number of the private nonprofit corporation that owns and/or
				  operates the free clinic; the name of the parent company, if any; the name,
				  contact address and title of each corporate officer and director; a certificate
				  of existence from the corporation's state of organization and, for corporations
				  not organized under Maine law, a certificate of authority from the Maine
				  Secretary of State.
2. The hours of
				  operation of the free clinic;
3.
				  The DEA number, if required;
4. The
				  name and license number of the pharmacist in charge of the free
				  clinic;
5. A scaled drawing and
				  floor plan of the free clinic which details the usage of each area;
6. Demonstration of compliance with the
				  storage and security requirements of Chapter 15, Section
				  5 of the board's rules; and
7. The fee required by Chapter 10 of the
				  rules of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of
				  Licensing and Registration, entitled "Establishment of License Fees."
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 10 - REGISTRATION OF FREE CLINICS › Section 392-2-10-2 - Waiver Requests

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
For good cause shown, the board may waive the storage and
					 security requirements of Chapter 15, Section
					 5 of the board's rules.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 10 - REGISTRATION OF FREE CLINICS › Section 392-2-10-3 - Additional Qualifications

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
The board will consider the following additional factors
					 in determining the applicant's eligibility for registration as a free
					 clinic:
1. The applicant's past
				  experience in the dispensation of prescription drugs;
2. The furnishing by the applicant of false
				  or fraudulent material in any application made in connection with the
				  dispensation of prescription drugs;
3. Suspension or revocation by federal, state
				  or local government of any license currently or previously held by the
				  applicant for the dispensation of prescription drugs;
4. Compliance with previously granted
				  licenses of any kind; and
5.
				  Compliance with the requirements to maintain and/or to make available to the
				  board or to federal, state or local law enforcement officials those records
				  required to be maintained by free clinics.
Code of Maine Rules › 02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION › 392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY › Part 2 - LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS › Chapter 10 - REGISTRATION OF FREE CLINICS › Section 392-2-10-4 - Change of Owner, Operator, Location or Pharmacist in Charge; Change in Other Registration Information

Current through 2024-29, July 17, 2024
Upon a change of ownership or operator, a free clinic
					 shall file a new application with the board by registered mail no less than 7
					 days prior to the change. Upon a change of location, a free clinic shall file a
					 new application with the board by first class mail no less than 7 days prior to
					 the change. Upon a change of pharmacist in charge, the free clinic shall file a
					 new application with the board by registered mail no later than 7 days after
					 the change. Upon any other change in the information provided by the free
					 clinic in its most recent application, the free clinic shall notify the board
					 via letter, fax or email within 7 days after the change.