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PHARMACY AND PHARMACIST PRACTICE
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Based on the scenario, is the activity described within the scope of pharmacy practice?
In New York, a pharmacy technician receives an electronic prescription for warfarin with directions "take as directed." The technician calls the prescriber's office, speaks with a receptionist, and obtains a verbal direction of "5 mg daily," then enters the change and documents "clarified SIG." The pharmacist is not informed, and no pharmacist reviews the call documentation. New York Education Law Article 137 and 8 NYCRR define the "practice of pharmacy" to include interpreting prescriptions and communicating with prescribers about drug therapy; technicians may perform nonjudgmental tasks and may not accept or clarify prescriptions independently. The pharmacy's policy requires pharmacist involvement in any prescription clarification and documentation of the prescriber or authorized agent. If the board investigates, it may view the technician's action as practicing beyond registration scope and the pharmacist's failure as inadequate supervision, with possible civil penalties and license discipline.
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