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Introduced
10/17/2019
10/17/2019
In Committee
03/06/2020
03/06/2020
Crossed Over
03/06/2020
03/06/2020
Passed
03/11/2020
03/11/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the practice of pharmacy; amending s. 381.0031, F.S.; requiring specified licensed pharmacists to report certain information relating to public health to the Department of Health; amending s. 465.003, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "practice of the profession of pharmacy"; creating s. 465.1865, F.S.; providing definitions; providing requirements for pharmacists to provide services under a collaborative pharmacy practice agreement; requiring the terms and conditions of such agreement to be appropriate to the training of the pharmacist and the scope of practice of the physician; requiring notification to the board upon practicing under a collaborative pharmacy practice agreement; requiring pharmacists to submit a copy of the signed collaborative pharmacy practice agreement to the Board of Pharmacy; providing for the maintenance of patient records for a certain period of time; providing for renewal of such agreement; requiring a pharmacist and the collaborating physician to maintain on file and make available the collaborative pharmacy practice agreement; prohibiting certain actions relating to such agreement; requiring specified continuing education for a pharmacist who practices under a hb0389-03-er ENROLLED , Engrossed 1 2020 Legislature collaborative pharmacy practice agreement; requiring the Board of Pharmacy to adopt rules in consultation with the Board of Medicine and the Board of Osteopathic Medicine; creating s. 465.1895, F.S.; requiring the Board of Pharmacy to identify minor, nonchronic health conditions that a pharmacist may test or screen for and treat; providing requirements for a pharmacist to test or screen for and treat minor, nonchronic health conditions; requiring the board to develop a formulary of medicinal drugs that a pharmacist may prescribe; providing requirements for the written protocol between a pharmacist and a supervising physician; prohibiting a pharmacist from providing certain services under certain circumstances; requiring a pharmacist to complete a specified amount of continuing education; providing additional requirements for pharmacists and pharmacies providing testing and screening services; providing for applicability; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill expands the scope of practice for pharmacists in Florida. It allows pharmacists to:
1. Report certain public health information to the Department of Health under a protocol with a supervising physician or through a collaborative pharmacy practice agreement.
2. Initiate, modify, or discontinue drug therapy for chronic health conditions (such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, etc.) under a collaborative pharmacy practice agreement with a supervising physician.
3. Test, screen, and treat minor, non-chronic health conditions (such as influenza, streptococcus, and skin conditions) under a written protocol with a supervising physician. The bill requires pharmacists to complete specific training and maintain liability coverage to provide these services.
The bill also outlines the requirements and parameters for these collaborative agreements and protocols, including the need for pharmacists to maintain patient records and complete additional continuing education. The Board of Pharmacy is tasked with adopting rules to implement these new provisions in consultation with the Board of Medicine and Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Tyler Sirois (R)*,
Byron Donalds (R),
Juan Fernandez-Barquin (R),
Tommy Gregory (R),
Walter Hill (R),
Toby Overdorf (R),
Anthony Sabatini (R),
Jackeline Toledo (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Health and Human Services Committee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2020-7 (on 03/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/389 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/389/BillText/e1/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/389/BillText/er/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/389/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #632875 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/389/Amendment/632875/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/389/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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