An Act authorizing pharmacists to provide opioid use disorder treatment

This Massachusetts bill expands the role of pharmacists by allowing them to prescribe medications for opioid use disorder in retail settings. Under the new rules, pharmacists must have a collaborative agreement with a supervising physician and can only treat patients aged 18 and older. The law limits these prescriptions to specific conditions, including substance use disorders, and requires that a copy of the prescription be sent to the supervising physician within 24 hours. This change aims to increase access to treatment by enabling pharmacists to initiate and manage certain medications under physician oversight.