Table 2. Pharmacy Technician Roles.
Technician Role |
Number of States* |
|---|---|
Accept Called-in Prescriptions |
14 |
Administer Immunizations |
2 |
Call Physician for Refill Authorization |
41 |
Check Work of Other Technicians |
12 |
Compound Medication for Dispensing |
52 |
Enter prescriptions into Pharmacy Computer |
53 |
Transfer Prescriptions |
12 |
includes Washington D.C., Guam, and Puerto Rico