pharmacists; independent testing; treatment
What changed between versions
The minimum age for a pharmacist to independently order tests and initiate treatment was increased from six years old to twelve years old.
A new section was added granting pharmacists the authority to provide HIV pre-exposure and post-exposure prophylaxis under specific testing and counseling conditions.
The requirement for pharmacists to maintain records was clarified to include specific details like history of illness, examination findings, vitals, and a plan of care.
A new requirement mandates that pharmacists performing these services must maintain professional liability insurance.
The list of conditions pharmacists can treat was expanded to include any condition related to an emerging public health threat identified by the state health department.
A new requirement mandates that pharmacies display a notice and include specific language in consent paperwork explaining that services are performed without physician oversight.
A new provision explicitly states that an employer cannot overrule a pharmacist's decision to decline providing these authorized services.
The timeline for the advisory committee was changed from a fixed repeal date in 2027 to an annual review cycle that continues indefinitely.
