Relating to the regulation of pharmacists and the practice of pharmacy, including the administration of a medication and the ordering and administration of an immunization or vaccination by a pharmacist.
What changed between versions
Changed the minimum age for pharmacist-administered immunizations from three years to three years for influenza and SARS-CoV-2 vaccines, and to five years for other vaccines, with specific conditions.
Added a new requirement for pharmacists to inform children receiving immunizations and their adult caregivers about the importance of annual well-child visits with a pediatrician or primary health care provider.
Added a new subsection requiring pharmacists to inform patients and caregivers about the importance of annual well-child visits.
Added requirements for physician supervision to include establishing a physician-patient relationship for patients under 14 years of age.
Extended the notification deadline for pharmacists to notify physicians after administering immunizations from 24 hours to the third business day.
Updated the definition of 'practice of pharmacy' to explicitly include administering immunizations and vaccinations under specific conditions.