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Fiscal Note - SB 0776 - Registration of Pharmacy Technicians
L.R. NO. 2737-01
BILL NO. SB 776
SUBJECT: Pharmacy: Licenses - Professional
TYPE: Original
DATE: February 12, 1996
FISCAL SUMMARY
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON STATE FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
Board of Pharmacy $24,143 $28,401 $30,417
Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
State Funds $24,143 $28,401 $30,417
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
None $0 $0 $0
Total Estimated
Net Effect on All
Federal Funds $0 $0 $0
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT ON LOCAL FUNDS
FUND AFFECTED FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
Local Government $0 $0 $0
FISCAL ANALYSIS
ASSUMPTION
Officials from the Department of Economic Development-Professional
Registration (DPR) estimate they would register 5,600 pharmacy technicians
annually. This is based upon an average of four pharmacy technicians at each
of the 1,400 pharmacies in Missouri. A growth rate of 3% is assumed.
Registration fees have been set at $15 to cover the estimated costs.
DPR officials assume they would need one Licensure Technician I (1 FTE at
$16,164 per year) to process and review applications and maintain name,
address and employment for each. In addition, this position would maintain
the records for technician discipline and monitor compliance with
disciplinary orders.
DPR assumes no computer licensure program would be necessary. This proposal
is for registration only and would be maintained on a computer software
program. Office and communication expenses and equipment are based on
existing costs within the Division. However, Oversight has made some
adjustments to the equipment requested per OA guidelines.
The General Revenue annual transfer amount of $35,086 is based upon the
transfer amount of a Board with a similar licensee count.
FISCAL IMPACT - State Government FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
(10 Mo.)
BOARD OF PHARMACY FUND
Income-Division of Professional Registration (DPR)
Registration Fees $84,000 $86,520 $89,116
Total Income - DPR $84,000 $86,520 $89,116
Costs-DPR
Personal Service (1 FTE) ($13,801) ($16,982) ($17,407)
Fringe Benefits (4,240) (5,217) (5,347)
Equipment and Expense (6,730) (834) (859)
Other Costs/GR Transfers (AGO) (35,086) (35,086) (35,086)
Total Costs - DPR ($59,857) ($58,119) ($58,699)
ESTIMATED NET EFFECT TO
BOARD OF PHARMACY FUND $24,143 $28,401 $30,417
FISCAL IMPACT - Local Government FY 1997 FY 1998 FY 1999
(10 Mo.)
0 0 0
DESCRIPTION
The proposed legislation would establish provisions for the registration of
pharmacy technicians with the Board of Pharmacy. Those assisting a
registered pharmacist would be allowed to do so for a period of up to sixty
days provided they have submitted an application for license and paid the
required fees. Registrants would be required to display a certificate of
registration in the pharmacy or place of business. The Board of Pharmacy
would not collect fees for testing if the license applicants or licensees
paid the fee directly to a testing service and if no part of the fee was
remitted to the board from the testing service.
In addition, the period that pharmacies must keep files would be reduced from
five years to three years. This act would also contain provisions that
protect those who offer the Board of Pharmacy information in good faith from
civil action, and that permit courts to issue injunctions enjoining those who
are engaged in practices that have a probability of serious danger to the
health, safety, or welfare of any citizen, client, or patient.
This legislation is not federally mandated, would not duplicate any other
program and would not require additional capital improvements or rental
space.
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
Department of Economic Development-Professional Registration