Expands authority of pharmacy technician in administering drugs and vaccines and permits certain pharmacists and pharmacy interns, externs, and technicians to administer COVID-19 vaccine.*

S 1981 (New Jersey Senate Bill) expands who can administer flu and COVID-19 vaccines at pharmacies. It permits pharmacists, pharmacy interns, externs, and technicians to give these vaccines to patients aged 5 and older (with parental consent for those under 18), under specific conditions. Key provisions require staff to be properly trained, work under a licensed pharmacist's direct supervision, and report all vaccinations to the state immunization system. This bill directly affects pharmacy staff and patients seeking convenient vaccine access without a separate doctor’s appointment.