Which pharmacy staff members are permitted to sell pseudophedrine?

The correct choice is that both pharmacists and technicians are permitted to sell pseudoephedrine. In Iowa, the sale of products containing pseudoephedrine is regulated due to its potential for misuse in making methamphetamine. To comply with such regulations, certain training and protocols must be followed.

Pharmacists possess the necessary education to understand and manage the regulatory requirements surrounding the sale of pseudoephedrine. However, pharmacy technicians, working under the supervision of pharmacists, are also authorized to sell these products as long as they adhere to the established state and federal laws. This delegation allows for efficient pharmacy operations while ensuring compliance with regulations that aim to prevent misuse.

It is important to note that cashiers or other non-pharmacy staff typically do not have the required training or understanding of the regulatory landscape concerning pseudoephedrine sales, which is why allowing them to handle such transactions is not permitted. Similarly, the role of a pharmacy manager does not inherently grant exclusive rights to sell these products without the involvement of licensed pharmacists or trained technicians.