Ohio Administrative Code Title 4729:3 - Pharmacy Technician
Ohio Administrative Code – Title 4729:3 – Pharmacy Technicians
(Issued by the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy)
This title governs the regulation, certification, duties, conduct, and supervision of pharmacy technicians in Ohio. It establishes the framework for technician registration, scope of practice, training, and disciplinary procedures.
🔹 Summary of Key Provisions in Title 4729:3
1. Categories of Pharmacy Technicians (4729:3-3)
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – Must pass a national certification exam (e.g., PTCB or NHA) and meet Board training requirements.
Registered Pharmacy Technician – Requires high school diploma or equivalent and Board-approved training.
Pharmacy Technician Trainee – In training; may perform limited tasks under supervision. Must transition to registered/certified status within one year.
2. Registration Requirements (4729:3-2-01 to 4729:3-2-03)
Application with proof of education, background check, and training.
Renewal required every 2 years (biennially).
Must wear identification badge indicating technician status.
Must notify the Board within 30 days of address/employment changes or any disciplinary/legal action.
3. Scope of Practice (4729:3-3-01)
Permitted Duties (under pharmacist supervision):
Data entry
Medication preparation (excluding final verification)
Inventory management
Non-sterile and sterile compounding (if trained)
Handling insurance claims
Prohibited Activities:
Counseling patients
Final prescription verification
Drug regimen review
Clinical decision-making
4. Supervision (4729:3-3-01 to 4729:3-3-04)
Pharmacy technicians must be directly supervised by a licensed pharmacist.
A pharmacist may oversee a limited number of technicians at once (specific ratio may vary based on setting and technician level).
5. Training and Competency (4729:3-4)
Employers must provide site-specific training and maintain documentation.
Technicians must complete:
On-the-job training
Continuing education (for certified techs)
Special training for hazardous drugs, compounding, immunizations support (if applicable)
6. Conduct and Disciplinary Actions (4729:3-4-01 to 4729:3-4-04)
Grounds for discipline:
Theft/diversion of drugs
Fraud or misrepresentation
Substance abuse
Violating Board rules
Disciplinary measures include suspension, fines, probation, or permanent revocation.
7. Special Provisions
Military provisions (4729:3-2-05): Waivers and expedited processing for active-duty military and spouses.
Reciprocity: Out-of-state pharmacy technicians may apply if they meet equivalent Ohio standards.
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