Abbott waives licensing renewal regulations for pharmacists, technicians amid COVID-19 pandemic, governor’s office says

Gov. Greg Abbott is waiving certain licensing renewal regulations for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy tech trainees, according to a news release from the governor’s office.

The waivers temporarily extend expiration dates for licenses and continuing education requirements for pharmacists, the release said.

“As our state responds to COVID-19, it is important that Texans continue to have access to the services they depend on to meet their daily needs,” Abbott said in a statement. “With these waivers, pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can continue to meet the needs of their fellow Texans without potential delays caused by an expired license.”

COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new virus, stands for coronavirus disease 2019. The disease first appeared in late 2019 in Wuhan, China, but spread around the world in early 2020, causing the World Health Organization to declare a pandemic in March.

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