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MN SF545

MN SF545
Optometrists legend drugs administration limitations removal


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Introduced
01/28/2019
In Committee
01/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/17/2020

Introduced Session

91st Legislature 2019-2020

Bill Summary

Optometrists legend drugs administration limitations removal

AI Summary

This bill removes limitations on optometrists' administration of legend drugs (prescription drugs) in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases, deficiencies, deformities, or abnormalities of the human eye and its surrounding structures. Specifically, it eliminates restrictions on optometrists administering legend drugs intravenously, intramuscularly, or by injection (except for treatment of anaphylaxis), using lasers for invasive surgery, and prescribing or administering certain oral legend drugs and steroids.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Author added Newton (on 02/13/2020)

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