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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/24/2020
02/24/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to authorize certain licensed pharmacists to dispense smoking cessation agents. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill would authorize certain licensed pharmacists to dispense smoking cessation agents, such as nicotine replacement therapies, in accordance with written procedures or protocols developed by an actively practicing physician. To do so, pharmacists would need to complete a training program approved by the Commissioner of Public Health, which would cover proper documentation, quality assurance, and referrals to additional services, including a recommendation that the patient follow up with a medical practitioner. The Department of Public Health, Board of Registration in Medicine, and Board of Registration in Pharmacy would be required to adopt regulations to implement this new authority for pharmacists.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Marjorie Decker (D),
Denise Garlick (D),
Tami Gouveia (D),
Danielle Gregoire (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Alice Peisch (D),
Last Action
Reporting date extended to Thursday December 31, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/22/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1903 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1903.pdf |
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