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Introduced
10/30/2019
10/30/2019
In Committee
11/18/2019
11/18/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/19/2020
03/19/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring specified licensed pharmacists to report certain information to the Department of Health; authorizing pharmacists to test for and treat influenza and providing requirements relating thereto; requiring a pharmacy in which a pharmacist tests for and treats influenza to display and distribute specified information; providing limitations on the medications a pharmacist may administer to treat influenza; prohibiting a pharmacist from testing or treating patients under certain circumstances, etc.
AI Summary
This bill allows licensed pharmacists to test for and treat influenza, provided they meet certain criteria. The key provisions include requiring pharmacists to enter into a written protocol with a supervising physician, use approved testing methods, obtain certification, collect patient medical history, provide follow-up care, and limit treatment to approved medications. The bill also places restrictions on the types of patients pharmacists can test and treat, and requires pharmacies to display information for patients. The bill also amends existing law to require pharmacists to report diseases of public health significance, including those diagnosed through pharmacist-administered influenza testing.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Health Policy (Senate)
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 389 (on 03/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/714 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/714/BillText/c1/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/714/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Senate Committee Amendment #684054 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/714/Amendment/684054/HTML |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/714/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/714/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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