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Statutes > New-jersey > Title-45 > Section-45-14 > 45-14-6345:14-63 Administration of prescription medication directly to patient, immunizations.
24. a. No pharmacist shall administer a prescription medication directly to a patient without appropriate education or certification, as determined by the board in accordance with the requirements set forth in the rules jointly promulgated by the board and the State Board of Medical Examiners. Such medication shall only be for the treatment of a disease for which a nationally certified program is in effect, or as determined by the board, and only if utilized for the treatment of that disease for which the medication is prescribed or indicated or for which the collaborative drug therapy management permits.
b.Notwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, other than for pediatric immunizations, a pharmacist may administer drugs in immunization programs and programs sponsored by governmental agencies that are not patient specific provided the pharmacist is appropriately educated and qualified, as determined by the board in accordance with the requirements set forth in the rules jointly promulgated by the board and the State Board of Medical Examiners.
L.2003,c.280,s.24.
