Florida Pharmacy Law Quick Reference
(PDF Cheat Sheet)
Tech-to-Pharmacist Ratio:
• Retail/Community: 1:3 (1 pharmacist max supervises 3 techs)
• Hospital/Institutional: 1:6 (with additional oversight)
• Techs cannot perform final Rx verification or counsel patients.
Controlled Substances (CS) in Florida
Record Retention:
• C-II to C-V: 2 years (must be readily retrievable).
E-FORCSE (PDMP) Requirements:
• Mandatory check before dispensing opioids/benzos (exceptions: hospice, ≤3-day acute
pain).
• Report dispensing within 1 business day.
C-II Prescriptions:
• No early refills (zero tolerance).
• Must be written or e-prescribed (no oral C-II Rxs except emergencies).
Pharmacist Prescribing & Immunizations
Limited Prescribing Authority:
• Naloxone (no CPA needed).
• Tobacco cessation drugs (e.g., nicotine gum, Chantix).
• PEP/PrEP (HIV prevention) under protocol.
Vaccines Allowed:
• All ACIP-recommended vaccines (flu, COVID-19, shingles, HepB, etc.).
• Requirement: ACPE-approved immunization training.
(PDF Cheat Sheet)
Tech-to-Pharmacist Ratio:
• Retail/Community: 1:3 (1 pharmacist max supervises 3 techs)
• Hospital/Institutional: 1:6 (with additional oversight)
• Techs cannot perform final Rx verification or counsel patients.
Controlled Substances (CS) in Florida
Record Retention:
• C-II to C-V: 2 years (must be readily retrievable).
E-FORCSE (PDMP) Requirements:
• Mandatory check before dispensing opioids/benzos (exceptions: hospice, ≤3-day acute
pain).
• Report dispensing within 1 business day.
C-II Prescriptions:
• No early refills (zero tolerance).
• Must be written or e-prescribed (no oral C-II Rxs except emergencies).
Pharmacist Prescribing & Immunizations
Limited Prescribing Authority:
• Naloxone (no CPA needed).
• Tobacco cessation drugs (e.g., nicotine gum, Chantix).
• PEP/PrEP (HIV prevention) under protocol.
Vaccines Allowed:
• All ACIP-recommended vaccines (flu, COVID-19, shingles, HepB, etc.).
• Requirement: ACPE-approved immunization training.
