§ 27.403. Conditions for administration.

 (a)  A pharmacist who is granted authority may administer injectable medications, biologicals and immunizations to persons who are more than 18 years of age. A person is more than 18 years of age on the day following the person’s 18th birthday.

 (b)  A pharmacist may not delegate the administration of injectable medications, biologicals and immunizations to another person.

 (c)  A pharmacist shall administer injectable immunizations in accordance with treatment guidelines established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and which have been approved by the Board.

   The provisions of this §  27.403 issued under sections 4(j), 6(k)(1) and (9), 9.1(d)(3) and (e) and 9.2(a) of the Pharmacy Act (63 P. S. § §  390-4(j), 390-6(k)(1) and (9), 390-9.1(d)(3) and (e) and 390-9.2(a)).

   The provisions of this §  27.403 adopted June 30, 2006, effective July 1, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 3237.