Pennsylvania HB1280 mandates medication error prevention training for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and trainees.
Pennsylvania HB1280 amends the Pharmacy Act to establish a medication error prevention training program. This program, developed by the board, will be conducted by an approved instructor and use a board-approved curriculum and examination. It will cover topics such as the role of prescribing physicians, patient rights, medication categories, and the six principles of medication administration. Participants must score 80% or higher on the examination to receive a certificate of completion.
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