Administration of Medications

HB 407, titled the "Connecting to Care Act," authorizes pharmacists in Florida to administer specific medications under certain conditions. It expands pharmacists' roles by allowing them to deliver long-acting antipsychotics or opiate addiction treatments via injection, following physician-established protocols, after completing an 8-hour training course. Pharmacists must work within licensed facilities with privacy for injections, maintain separate prescriptions per dose, and adhere to safety protocols. This directly affects pharmacists, healthcare facilities, and patients receiving medication-assisted treatment for behavioral health conditions.