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Introduced
02/14/2020
02/14/2020
In Committee
02/14/2020
02/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2020
03/18/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing a pharmacist who meets the requirements of certain regulations to prescribe and dispense aids for the cessation of the use of tobacco products; requiring the State Board of Pharmacy, by September 1, 2021, to adopt certain regulations; requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and the Maryland Children's Health Program to provide coverage for certain services rendered by a licensed pharmacist under the Act to the same extent as certain services rendered by any other licensed health care practitioner; etc.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes pharmacists who meet certain regulatory requirements to prescribe and dispense medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as aids for the cessation of tobacco product use. It requires the State Board of Pharmacy to adopt regulations by September 1, 2021, establishing standard procedures for pharmacists to prescribe and dispense these cessation aids, as well as the conditions under which pharmacists may do so. The bill also requires the Maryland Medical Assistance Program and the Maryland Children's Health Program to provide coverage for these services rendered by licensed pharmacists to the same extent as services rendered by other licensed health care practitioners.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations (on 02/14/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1594?ys=2020RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb1594f.pdf |
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