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Upon being registered with the Board as a pharmacy technician, the following tasks may be performed:1\n\nThe entry of prescription information and drug history into a data system or other record keeping system;2\n\nThe preparation of prescription labels or patient information;3\n\nThe removal of the drug to be dispensed from inventory;4\n\nThe counting, measuring, or compounding of the drug to be dispensed;5\n\nThe packaging and labeling of the drug to be dispensed and the repackaging thereof;6\n\nThe stocking or loading of automated dispensing devices or other devices used in the dispensing process;7\n\nThe acceptance of refill authorization of a prescription for a Schedule III through Schedule VI drug and clarification of quantity or refills for a prescription issued for a Schedule VI drug from a prescriber or his authorized agent, so long as there is no other change to the original prescription;8\n\nThe acceptance of an electronic transfer of a refill for a Schedule VI drug upon order of the pharmacist-in-charge or pharmacist on duty if the refill is not an on-hold prescription;9\n\nUnder the supervision of a pharmacist, meaning the supervising pharmacist is at the same physical location of the technician or pharmacy intern, and consistent with the requirements of § 54.1-3303.1, administration of the following drugs and devices to persons three years of age or older as set forth in regulations of the Board: vaccines included on the Immunization Schedule published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and vaccines for COVID-19; and10\n\nThe performance of any other task restricted to pharmacy technicians by the Board’s regulations.B\n\nTo be registered as a pharmacy technician, a person shall submit:1\n\nAn application and fee specified in regulations of the Board;2\n\nEvidence that he has successfully completed a training program that is (i) an accredited training program, including an accredited training program operated through the Department of Education’s Career and Technical Education program or approved by the Board; (ii) recognized by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or the National Healthcareer Association; or (iii) operated through a federal agency or branch of the military; and3\n\nEvidence that he has successfully passed a national certification examination administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or the National Healthcareer Association.C\n\nThe Board shall promulgate regulations establishing requirements for:1\n\nIssuance of a registration as a pharmacy technician to a person who, prior to the effective date of such regulations, (i) successfully completed or was enrolled in a Board-approved pharmacy technician training program or (ii) passed a national certification examination required by the Board but did not complete a Board-approved pharmacy technician training program;2\n\nIssuance of a registration as a pharmacy technician to a person who (i) has previously practiced as a pharmacy technician in another U.S. jurisdiction and (ii) has passed a national certification examination required by the Board; and3\n\nEvidence of continued competency as a condition of renewal of a registration as a pharmacy technician.D\n\nThe Board shall waive the initial registration fee for a pharmacy technician applicant who works as a pharmacy technician exclusively in a free clinic pharmacy. A person registered pursuant to this subsection shall be issued a limited-use registration. A pharmacy technician with a limited-use registration shall not perform pharmacy technician tasks in any setting other than a free clinic pharmacy. The Board shall also waive renewal fees for such limited-use registrations. A pharmacy technician with a limited-use registration may convert to an unlimited registration by paying the current renewal fee.E\n\nAny person registered as a pharmacy technician prior to the effective date of regulations implementing the provisions of this section shall not be required to comply with the requirements of subsection B in order to maintain or renew registration as a pharmacy technician.F\n\nA pharmacy technician trainee enrolled in a training program for pharmacy technicians described in subdivision B 2 may engage in the acts set forth in subsection A for the purpose of obtaining practical experience required for completion of the training program, so long as such activities are directly monitored by a supervising pharmacist.G\n\nTo be registered as a pharmacy technician trainee, a person shall submit an application and a fee specified in regulations of the Board. Such registration shall only be valid while the person is enrolled in a pharmacy technician training program described in subsection B and actively progressing toward completion of such program. A registration card issued pursuant to this section shall be invalid and shall be returned to the Board if such person fails to enroll in a pharmacy technician training program described in subsection B.H\n\nA pharmacy intern may perform the duties set forth for pharmacy technicians in subsection A when registered with the Board for the purpose of gaining the practical experience required to apply for licensure as a pharmacist.I\n\nA registered nurse or licensed practical nurse practicing at an opioid treatment program pharmacy may perform the duties set forth for pharmacy technicians in subsection A, provided that all take-home medication doses are verified for accuracy by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.","order_by":null,"text":{"0":{"id":243779,"text":"No person shall perform the duties of a pharmacy technician without first being registered as a pharmacy technician with the Board. 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A person registered pursuant to this subsection shall be issued a limited-use registration. A pharmacy technician with a limited-use registration shall not perform pharmacy technician tasks in any setting other than a free clinic pharmacy. The Board shall also waive renewal fees for such limited-use registrations. 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Such registration shall only be valid while the person is enrolled in a pharmacy technician training program described in subsection B and actively progressing toward completion of such program. 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This law was first created in 2001. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 317<\/a> of that year\u2019s edition of \u201cActs of Assembly,\u201d the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. It has been modified 5 times. Those modifications are cataloged by \u201cThe Acts of Assembly,\u201d a state publication, by year and chapter. Those modifications that can be read on the General Assembly\u2019s website will be linked accordingly. Those modifications are as follows: in 2004, chapter 47<\/a>; in 2020, chapters 102<\/a> and 237<\/a>; in 2022, chapters 138<\/a>, 790<\/a>, and 791<\/a>; in 2024, chapter 214<\/a>; in 2025, chapter 168<\/a>.<\/p>","references":[{"id":72064,"section_number":"54.1-3300","catch_line":"Definitions","order_by":null,"url":"\/54.1-3300\/"},{"id":55249,"section_number":"54.1-3320","catch_line":"Acts restricted to pharmacists","order_by":null,"url":"\/54.1-3320\/"}],"refers_to":[{"id":86967,"section_number":"54.1-3303.1","catch_line":"Initiating of treatment with and dispensing and administering of controlled substances by pharmacists","order_by":null,"url":"\/54.1-3303.1\/"}],"permalink":{"id":243215,"object_type":"law","relational_id":67267,"identifier":"54.1-3321","token":"54.1\/III\/33\/4\/54.1-3321","url":"\/54.1-3321\/","edition_id":1,"permalink":0,"preferred":1},"url":"\/54.1-3321\/","token":"54.1\/III\/33\/4\/54.1-3321","dublin_core":{"Title":"Registration of pharmacy technicians","Type":"Text","Format":"text\/html","Identifier":"\u00a7 54.1-3321","Relation":"Code of Virginia"},"html":"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

A.<\/span> No person shall perform the duties of a pharmacy technician<\/span> without first being registered as a pharmacy technician<\/span> with the Board<\/span>. Upon being registered with the Board<\/span> as a pharmacy technician<\/span>, the following tasks may be performed: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> The entry of prescription information and drug history into a data system or other record keeping system; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> The preparation of prescription labels or patient information; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> The removal of the drug to be dispensed from inventory; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

4.<\/span> The counting, measuring, or compounding of the drug to be dispensed; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

5.<\/span> The packaging and labeling of the drug to be dispensed and the repackaging thereof; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

6.<\/span> The stocking or loading of automated dispensing devices or other devices used in the dispensing process; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

7.<\/span> The acceptance of refill authorization of a prescription for a Schedule III through Schedule VI drug and clarification of quantity or refills for a prescription issued for a Schedule VI drug from a prescriber or his authorized agent, so long as there is no other change to the original prescription; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

8.<\/span> The acceptance of an electronic transfer of a refill for a Schedule VI drug upon order<\/span> of the pharmacist<\/span>-in-charge or pharmacist<\/span> on duty if the refill is not an on-hold prescription<\/span>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

9.<\/span> Under the supervision<\/span> of a pharmacist<\/span>, meaning the supervising pharmacist<\/span> is at the same physical location of the technician or pharmacy intern<\/span>, and consistent with the requirements of § 54.1-3303.1<\/a>, administration of the following drugs and devices to persons three years of age or older as set forth in regulations of the Board<\/span>: vaccines included on the Immunization Schedule published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and vaccines for COVID-19; and <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

10.<\/span> The performance of any other task restricted to pharmacy technicians<\/span> by the Board<\/span>’s regulations. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

B.<\/span> To be registered as a pharmacy technician<\/span>, a person shall submit: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> An application and fee specified in regulations of the Board<\/span>; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Evidence<\/span> that he has successfully completed a training program that is (i) an accredited training program, including an accredited training program operated through the Department of Education’s Career and Technical Education program or approved by the Board<\/span>; (ii) recognized by the Pharmacy Technician<\/span> Certification Board<\/span> or the National Healthcareer Association; or (iii) operated through a federal agency or branch of the military; and <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Evidence<\/span> that he has successfully passed a national certification examination administered by the Pharmacy Technician<\/span> Certification Board<\/span> or the National Healthcareer Association. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

C.<\/span> The Board<\/span> shall promulgate regulations establishing requirements for: <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

1.<\/span> Issuance of a registration as a pharmacy technician<\/span> to a person who, prior to the effective date of such regulations, (i) successfully completed or was enrolled in a Board<\/span>-approved pharmacy technician<\/span> training program or (ii) passed a national certification examination required by the Board<\/span> but did not complete a Board<\/span>-approved pharmacy technician<\/span> training program; <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

2.<\/span> Issuance of a registration as a pharmacy technician<\/span> to a person who (i) has previously practiced as a pharmacy technician<\/span> in another U.S. jurisdiction<\/span> and (ii) has passed a national certification examination required by the Board<\/span>; and <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

3.<\/span> Evidence<\/span> of continued competency as a condition of renewal of a registration as a pharmacy technician<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

D.<\/span> The Board<\/span> shall waive<\/span> the initial registration fee for a pharmacy technician<\/span> applicant who works as a pharmacy technician<\/span> exclusively in a free clinic pharmacy. A person registered pursuant to this subsection shall be issued a limited-use registration. A pharmacy technician<\/span> with a limited-use registration shall not perform pharmacy technician<\/span> tasks in any setting other than a free clinic pharmacy. The Board<\/span> shall also waive<\/span> renewal fees for such limited-use registrations. A pharmacy technician<\/span> with a limited-use registration may convert to an unlimited registration by paying the current renewal fee. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

E.<\/span> Any person registered as a pharmacy technician<\/span> prior to the effective date of regulations implementing the provisions of this section shall not be required to comply with the requirements of subsection B in order<\/span> to maintain or renew registration as a pharmacy technician<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

F.<\/span> A pharmacy technician trainee<\/span> enrolled in a training program for pharmacy technicians<\/span> described in subdivision B 2 may engage in the acts set forth in subsection A for the purpose of obtaining practical experience required for completion of the training program, so long as such activities are directly monitored by a supervising pharmacist<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

G.<\/span> To be registered as a pharmacy technician trainee<\/span>, a person shall submit an application and a fee specified in regulations of the Board<\/span>. Such registration shall only be valid while the person is enrolled in a pharmacy technician training program described in subsection B and actively progressing toward completion of such program. A registration card issued pursuant to this section shall be invalid and shall be returned to the Board<\/span> if such person fails to enroll in a pharmacy technician training program described in subsection B. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

H.<\/span> A pharmacy intern<\/span> may perform the duties set forth for pharmacy technicians<\/span> in subsection A when registered with the Board<\/span> for the purpose of gaining the practical experience required to apply for licensure as a pharmacist<\/span>. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

I.<\/span> A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse practicing at an opioid treatment program pharmacy may perform the duties set forth for pharmacy technicians<\/span> in subsection A, provided that all take-home medication doses are verified for accuracy by a pharmacist<\/span> prior to dispensing. <\/i><\/a><\/p><\/section>","plain_text":" CODE OF VIRGINIA\n\nREGISTRATION OF PHARMACY TECHNICIANS (\u00a7 54.1-3321)\n\nA. No person shall perform the duties of a pharmacy technician without first\nbeing registered as a pharmacy technician with the Board. Upon being registered\nwith the Board as a pharmacy technician, the following tasks may be performed:\n\n 1. The entry of prescription information and drug history into a data system\n or other record keeping system;\n\n 2. The preparation of prescription labels or patient information;\n\n 3. The removal of the drug to be dispensed from inventory;\n\n 4. The counting, measuring, or compounding of the drug to be dispensed;\n\n 5. The packaging and labeling of the drug to be dispensed and the repackaging\n thereof;\n\n 6. The stocking or loading of automated dispensing devices or other devices\n used in the dispensing process;\n\n 7. The acceptance of refill authorization of a prescription for a Schedule III\n through Schedule VI drug and clarification of quantity or refills for a\n prescription issued for a Schedule VI drug from a prescriber or his authorized\n agent, so long as there is no other change to the original prescription;\n\n 8. The acceptance of an electronic transfer of a refill for a Schedule VI drug\n upon order of the pharmacist-in-charge or pharmacist on duty if the refill is\n not an on-hold prescription;\n\n 9. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, meaning the supervising pharmacist\n is at the same physical location of the technician or pharmacy intern, and\n consistent with the requirements of § 54.1-3303.1, administration of the\n following drugs and devices to persons three years of age or older as set\n forth in regulations of the Board: vaccines included on the Immunization\n Schedule published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and\n vaccines for COVID-19; and\n\n 10. The performance of any other task restricted to pharmacy technicians by\n the Board’s regulations.\n\nB. To be registered as a pharmacy technician, a person shall submit:\n\n 1. An application and fee specified in regulations of the Board;\n\n 2. Evidence that he has successfully completed a training program that is (i)\n an accredited training program, including an accredited training program\n operated through the Department of Education’s Career and Technical\n Education program or approved by the Board; (ii) recognized by the Pharmacy\n Technician Certification Board or the National Healthcareer Association; or\n (iii) operated through a federal agency or branch of the military; and\n\n 3. Evidence that he has successfully passed a national certification\n examination administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or the\n National Healthcareer Association.\n\nC. The Board shall promulgate regulations establishing requirements for:\n\n 1. Issuance of a registration as a pharmacy technician to a person who, prior\n to the effective date of such regulations, (i) successfully completed or was\n enrolled in a Board-approved pharmacy technician training program or (ii)\n passed a national certification examination required by the Board but did not\n complete a Board-approved pharmacy technician training program;\n\n 2. Issuance of a registration as a pharmacy technician to a person who (i) has\n previously practiced as a pharmacy technician in another U.S. jurisdiction and\n (ii) has passed a national certification examination required by the Board;\n and\n\n 3. Evidence of continued competency as a condition of renewal of a\n registration as a pharmacy technician.\n\nD. The Board shall waive the initial registration fee for a pharmacy technician\napplicant who works as a pharmacy technician exclusively in a free clinic\npharmacy. A person registered pursuant to this subsection shall be issued a\nlimited-use registration. A pharmacy technician with a limited-use registration\nshall not perform pharmacy technician tasks in any setting other than a free\nclinic pharmacy. The Board shall also waive renewal fees for such limited-use\nregistrations. A pharmacy technician with a limited-use registration may convert\nto an unlimited registration by paying the current renewal fee.\n\nE. Any person registered as a pharmacy technician prior to the effective date of\nregulations implementing the provisions of this section shall not be required to\ncomply with the requirements of subsection B in order to maintain or renew\nregistration as a pharmacy technician.\n\nF. A pharmacy technician trainee enrolled in a training program for pharmacy\ntechnicians described in subdivision B 2 may engage in the acts set forth in\nsubsection A for the purpose of obtaining practical experience required for\ncompletion of the training program, so long as such activities are directly\nmonitored by a supervising pharmacist.\n\nG. To be registered as a pharmacy technician trainee, a person shall submit an\napplication and a fee specified in regulations of the Board. Such registration\nshall only be valid while the person is enrolled in a pharmacy technician\ntraining program described in subsection B and actively progressing toward\ncompletion of such program. A registration card issued pursuant to this section\nshall be invalid and shall be returned to the Board if such person fails to\nenroll in a pharmacy technician training program described in subsection B.\n\nH. A pharmacy intern may perform the duties set forth for pharmacy technicians\nin subsection A when registered with the Board for the purpose of gaining the\npractical experience required to apply for licensure as a pharmacist.\n\nI. A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse practicing at an opioid\ntreatment program pharmacy may perform the duties set forth for pharmacy\ntechnicians in subsection A, provided that all take-home medication doses are\nverified for accuracy by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.\n\nHISTORY: 2001, c. 317; 2004, c. 47; 2020, cc. 102, 237; 2022, cc. 138, 790, 791;\n2024, c. 214; 2025, c. 168.","edition":{"id":1,"name":"2025","slug":"2025","date_created":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","date_modified":"2026-06-21 22:39:22","current":1,"order_by":1,"last_import":null}}