Modifies provisions relating to the administration of vaccines by pharmacists
This bill expands the ability of licensed pharmacists to administer specific vaccines approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to patients aged seven and older, while explicitly excluding certain travel-related and pediatric vaccines. It establishes a new certification called "medication therapeutic plan authority" that pharmacists can earn by completing advanced clinical training, allowing them to design and monitor personalized medication plans under a written protocol from a physician. The legislation also mandates that pharmacists follow CDC guidelines when giving vaccines and requires them to observe patients for adverse reactions after administration. Additionally, the bill clarifies that pharmacists cannot independently diagnose conditions or make therapeutic substitutions without a physician's authorization or a specific written protocol.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 29, 2024
Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Feb 29, 2024
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Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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Bennie Cook
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