Code of Massachusetts Regulations
247 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN PHARMACY
Title 247 CMR 8.00 - Pharmacy Interns And Technicians
Section 8.05 - Requirements for the Handling of Schedule II Controlled Substances by Pharmacy Interns, Certified Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Technicians, and Pharmacy Technician Trainees
Universal Citation: 247 MA Code of Regs 247.8
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Accountability for and security of Schedule II controlled substances shall be the direct responsibility of the pharmacist.
(2) Under the supervision of a pharmacist:
(a) a pharmacy technician may assist in the transporting of Schedule II controlled substances; and
(b) a certified pharmacy technician may assist in the transporting and handling of Schedule n controlled substances; provided, the pharmacist has approved the certified pharmacy technician or pharmacy technician to assist the pharmacist in the handling or transporting of Schedule II controlled substances, in accordance with 247 CMR 8.05(2) and as evidenced by written policies and procedures to be followed in the pharmacy. Such policies and procedures shall be made available to the Board on request.
(3) A certified pharmacy technician, pharmacy technician, or pharmacy technician trainee may not handle any hydrocodone-only extended release medication that is not in an abuse deterrent form. Pharmacy interns under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist may handle hydrocodone-only extended release medication that is not in an abuse deterrent formulation.
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