No. The Board of Pharmacy does not require that a pharmacy technician be certified.
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The Board of Pharmacy is currently in the process of writing regulations and formulating an application for out-of-state pharmacies that ship prescriptions into New Jersey. It is anticipated that this process will be completed in either the first or second quarter of 2006. Until that time, you may continue to ship prescriptions into New Jersey. If you fax your pharmacy information to 973-648-3355, an application and the regulations will be sent to you when they are ready.
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For the biennial renewal period commencing in May 2005 and thereafter, at least three C.E. credits shall be obtained in pharmacy law. The Board of Pharmacy has determined that any American Council of Pharmaceutical Education course ending in “03" will satisfy the law requirement.
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Not at this time. However, the Board of Pharmacy is in the process of writing regulations regarding the registration of pharmacy technicians. It is anticipated that these regulations will be completed by the second quarter of 2006.
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According to State Board of Medical Examiners’ regulation N.J.A.C. 13:35 - 7.6(c)1, a practitioner may write a prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance that exceeds 120 dosage units if the patient is suffering pain from cancer, intractable pain or terminal illness. However, the quantity may not exceed a 30-day supply.
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According to N.J.A.C. 13:39 - 6.2(f), a registered pharmacist-in-charge shall be a full- time employee, employed for a minimum of 35 hours per week.
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According to N.J.A.C. 13:39 - 6.4, a sole pharmacist on duty may take a 30-minute meal break while on duty consistent with the following requirements:

1. The pharmacist shall remain in the pharmacy or, in the case of a pharmacy department, in the pharmacy department building, and shall be accessible for emergencies or for counseling, if requested;
2. The pharmacy shall remain open during the meal break for patient-related services, which include, but are not limited to, the following:
   1. The receipt of new written prescriptions; and
   2. The dispensing of prescription medications which have been checked by the pharmacist; and
3. A sign shall be posted in the pharmacy stating “Pharmacist on meal break, but available for emergencies and counseling.”

No. Currently pharmacists may not administer immunization in New Jersey. N.J.S.A. 45:14 - 63b does allow for the administration of immunizations by pharmacists, however, the Board of Pharmacy and the State Board of Medical Examiners are obligated to promulgate rules regarding this practice. The rule-making process has not been completed so, as of now, pharmacists may not administer immunizations in New Jersey.
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