Bill > S1094

This bill: 1. Requires certain licensed pharmacists to report specified public health information to the Department of Health. 2. Requires pharmacists to complete additional training to be licensed as consultant pharmacists. 3. Establishes criteria for pharmacists to provide services under a collaborative pharmacy practice agreement with a physician, including ordering and evaluating laboratory/clinical tests, conducting patient assessments, and modifying or discontinuing medications for chronic health conditions. 4. Prohibits physicians from delegating to pharmacists the authority to initiate or prescribe controlled substances under a collaborative agreement. 5. Requires pharmacists practicing under a collaborative agreement to complete additional continuing education on the relevant chronic conditions. The bill aims to expand the scope of pharmacy practice, particularly in the management of chronic health conditions, while maintaining oversight and collaboration with physicians.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Appropriations (Senate), Health Policy (Senate)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1094