Rule: 64B16-27.4001

Rule Title: Delegation to and Supervision of Pharmacy Technicians; Responsibility of Supervising Pharmacist; Supervision of More than One Registered Pharmacy Technician

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division:

Board of Pharmacy

Chapter:

PHARMACY PRACTICE

Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):

Effective Date:

1/18/2026

History Notes:

Rulemaking Authority 465.005 , 465.014(1) , 465.0155(1) , 465.022 FS. Law Implemented 465.014 FS. History–New 12-31-14, Amended 12-17-18, 11-3-20, 1-18-26.

References in this version:

No reference(s).

History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006

Notice /

Adopted

Section

Description

Publish

Date

Final

64B16-27.4001

Delegation to and Supervision of Pharmacy Technicians; Responsibility of Supervising Pharmacist; Supervision of More than One Registered Pharmacy Technician

Effective:

01/18/2026

Change

64B16-27.4001

Delegation to and Supervision of Pharmacy Technicians; Responsibility of Supervising Pharmacist

8/19/2025

Vol. 51/161

Proposed

64B16-27.4001

The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the delegations of tasks; and provides guidelines for supervision of technicians.

4/15/2025

Vol. 51/73

Development

64B16-27.4001

The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the delegations of tasks; and provides guidelines for the supervision of technicians

3/31/2025

Vol. 51/62

Final

64B16-27.4001

Delegation to and Supervision of Pharmacy Technicians; Responsibility of Supervising Pharmacist; Supervision of More than One Registered Pharmacy Technician

Effective:

11/03/2020

Change

64B16-27.4001

Delegation to and Supervision of Pharmacy Technicians; Responsibility of Supervising Pharmacist

9/22/2020

Vol. 46/185

Proposed

64B16-27.4001

The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify language regarding the supervising pharmacists’ duties for supervising of pharmacy technicians.

7/27/2020

Vol. 46/145

Development

64B16-27.4001

The Board proposes the rule amendment to clarify language regarding supervision of pharmacy technicians.

7/2/2020

Vol. 46/129

Workshop

64B16-27.4001

......

The purpose of the workshop is to discuss the proposed text of Rules 64B16-27.4001, 64B16-27.410, and 64B16-27.420, F.A.C.

Monday, June 17, 2019, at 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as ....

Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 International Drive, Orlando, Florida ....

5/20/2019

Vol. 45/98

Development

64B16-27.4001

......

The Board proposes the rule amendments to update and revise the rules regarding pharmacy technicians.

4/26/2019

Vol. 45/82

Final

64B16-27.4001

Delegation to and Supervision of Pharmacy Technicians; Responsibility of Supervising Pharmacist

Effective:

12/17/2018

Proposed

64B16-27.4001

The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the

definitions contained in the rule and revise language, including expanding the use of technology.

10/18/2018

Vol. 44/204

Development

64B16-27.4001

The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the

definitions contained in the rule and revise language, including expanding the use of technology.

9/24/2018

Vol. 44/186

Variances

64B16-27.4001

that the petition filed by Petmed Express, Inc., on May 1, 2018, seeking a variance or waiver from Rule 64B16-27.4001, Florida Administrative Code, has been withdrawn. The Notice of Petition published in Vol. 44, No. 92, ....

8/16/2018

Vol. 44/160

Variances

64B16-27.4001

variance or waiver filed by Martin R. Dix, Esquire, on behalf of PetMed Express, Inc., d/b/a 1-800-PetMeds, seeking a waiver of the requirement of Rule 64B16-27.4001(2)(a), F.A.C, which states that delegated tasks must ....

5/10/2018

Vol. 44/92

Final

64B16-27.4001

Delegation to and Supervision of Pharmacy Technicians; Responsibility of Supervising Pharmacist

Effective:

12/31/2014

Change

64B16-27.4001

Delegation to and Supervision of Pharmacy Technicians; Responsibility of Supervising Pharmacist.

10/24/2014

Vol. 40/208

Proposed

64B16-27.4001

The Board proposes the rule promulgation to provide guidance and criteria for the supervising pharmacist regarding the delegation of tasks to and supervision of pharmacy technicians.

9/24/2014

Vol. 40/186

Development

64B16-27.4001

The Board proposes the rule promulgation to provide guidance and criteria for the supervising pharmacist regarding the delegation of tasks to and supervision of pharmacy technicians.

9/5/2014

Vol. 40/173