# KRS § 315.020: 315.020 Only pharmacists to supervise manufacturing of pharmaceuticals or practice pharmacy -- Exceptions -- Access to pharmacy electronic database allowed under specific conditions -- Persons employed to assist practice of pharmacy after April 1, 2009, to be registered pharmacy technicians or exempt under KRS 315.135 > Kentucky · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C315_S315.020 ## Section - **Citation:** KRS § 315.020 - **Heading:** 315.020 Only pharmacists to supervise manufacturing of pharmaceuticals or practice pharmacy -- Exceptions -- Access to pharmacy electronic database allowed under specific conditions -- Persons employed to assist practice of pharmacy after April 1, 2009, to be registered pharmacy technicians or exempt under KRS 315.135 - **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 315 / Section 315.020 ## Text 315.020 Only pharmacists to supervise manufacturing of pharmaceuticals or practice pharmacy -- Exceptions -- Access to pharmacy electronic database allowed under specific conditions -- Persons employed to assist practice of pharmacy after April 1, 2009, to be registered pharmacy technicians or exempt under KRS 315.135. (1) No owner of a pharmacy who is not a pharmacist shall fail to place a pharmacist in charge of his or her pharmacy or shall permit any person to compound or dispense prescription drugs, medicines, or pharmaceuticals in his or her place of business except in the presence and under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist. (2) No manufacturer of pharmaceuticals who is not a pharmacist shall fail to place a pharmacist in charge of his or her place of business or shall permit any person to compound prescription drugs, medicines, or pharmaceuticals in his or her place of business, except as provided by the board through the promulgation of administrative regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A. (3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, no person shall engage in the practice of pharmacy unless licensed to practice under the provisions of KRS Chapter 315. (4) The provisions of subsection (3) of this section shall not apply to: (a) Pharmacist interns performing professional practice activities under the immediate supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The nature and scope of the activities referred to in this paragraph shall be determined by the board through administrative regulation promulgated pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A; (b) Pharmacist interns and pharmacy technicians performing specifically identified pharmacy practice activities while under the supervision of a pharmacist. The nature and scope of the activities referred to in this paragraph shall be determined by the board through administrative regulation promulgated pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A; (c) Other licensed health care professionals practicing within the statutory scope of their professional practices; or (d) Volunteer health practitioners providing services under KRS 39A.350 to 39A.366. (5) (a) As used in this subsection: 1. "Order entry" means the process by which pharmacy personnel validate prescription data and enter that data into a pharmacy's dispensing or medication management system. Prescription data includes but is not limited to patient demographics, prescriber demographics, drug name, strength, dosage form, quantity, the directions for use, refill authorization, or any clarifications of the same; and 2. "Order entry verification" means the process by which a pharmacist verifies prescription data entered in a pharmacy's dispensing or medication management system after order entry has been completed. (b) Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a pharmacist licensed in Kentucky, or a pharmacy technician registered in Kentucky or a pharmacy intern certified in Kentucky who is working under the supervision of the pharmacist, from accessing the electronic database of the pharmacy, from inside or outside of the pharmacy, to perform order entry, order entry verification, or drug regimen review as defined in KRS 315.010, if: 1. The pharmacy has established controls to protect the confidentiality and integrity of protected health information; 2. No part of the pharmacy's database is duplicated, downloaded, or removed from the electronic database; and 3. The pharmacy is located in Kentucky and is permitted by the board. (c) Supervision required by paragraph (b) of this subsection may include electronic supervision. (d) This subsection shall only apply to: 1. Pharmacies that are not open to the public and do not dispense to walk- in patients in a retail setting; or 2. Hospitals licensed under KRS Chapter 216B. the electronic database; and 3. The pharmacy is located in Kentucky and is permitted by the board. (c) Supervision required by paragraph (b) of this subsection may include electronic supervision. (d) This subsection shall only apply to: 1. Pharmacies that are not open to the public and do not dispense to walk- in patients in a retail setting; or 2. Hospitals licensed under KRS Chapter 216B. (e) Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize final product verification and dispensing of a prescription from a location outside of or other than a pharmacy. (f) Nothing in this subsection permits pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, or pharmacy interns to receive hard copy prescriptions outside of the premises of a permitted pharmacy. (6) Effective April 1, 2009, an owner of a pharmacy shall not employ a person to assist in the practice of pharmacy unless the person is registered as a pharmacy technician by the board or exempt under KRS 315.135. ## Nearby sections - [KRS § 315.002 315.002 Declarations of public policy -- Construction of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C315_S315.002.md) - [KRS § 315.005 315.005 Purpose of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C315_S315.005.md) - [KRS § 315.010 315.010 Definitions for chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C315_S315.010.md) - [KRS § 315.020 315.020 Only pharmacists to supervise manufacturing of pharmaceuticals or practice pharmacy -- Exceptions -- Access to pharmacy electronic database allowed under specific conditions -- Persons employed to assist practice of pharmacy after April 1, 2009, to be registered pharmacy technicians or exempt under KRS 315.135](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C315_S315.020.md) - [KRS § 315.030 315.030 Permit required -- License required to represent oneself as pharmacist -- Registration required to represent oneself as pharmacy technician](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C315_S315.030.md) - [KRS § 315.035 315.035 Permit required for operation of a pharmacy -- Application -- Fee -- Issuance -- Fee for failure to renew -- Premises covered by permit -- Rules and regulations -- Requirements for in-state pharmacy doing business through the Internet -- Board may waive permit requirements for out-of-state pharmacy -- Temporary operation of pharmacy during state of emergency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C315_S315.035.md) - [KRS § 315.036 315.036 Permit to be acquired by manufacturer -- Fee -- Records required -- Report -- Exception](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C315_S315.036.md) - [KRS § 315.038 315.038 Definitions for section -- Ambulatory pharmacies -- Reporting requirements -- Data to be shared with commissioner of insurance -- Contract with third-party to collect or process data](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C315_S315.038.md) - [KRS § 315.040 315.040 Exceptions to chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C315_S315.040.md) - [KRS § 315.050 315.050 Qualifications of applicant for licensure -- Examination -- Standards for internship -- Certificate of internship](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C315_S315.050.md) - [KRS § 315.060 315.060 Examination fee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C315_S315.060.md) - [KRS § 315.065 315.065 Continuing education requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C315_S315.065.md) - [KRS § 315.110 315.110 License expiration date -- Renewal fee -- Application and requirements -- Certificate -- Display -- Pocket certificate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C315_S315.110.md) - [KRS § 315.115 315.115 Renewal fees suspended for persons in Armed Forces](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C315_S315.115.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C315_S315.020. 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