May 1, 2026 News Headlines

This week’s update includes SED’s adoption of amendments related to degree requirements for registered professional nurses and registered pharmacy technicians’ practice settings. SED also published an emergency/revised proposed rule on the transferring of prescriptions by pharmacists. Stay up to date with HANYS’ regulatory chart.

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