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Introduced
01/22/2021
01/22/2021
In Committee
05/31/2022
05/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to the definition of the practice of pharmacy
AI Summary
This bill amends the education law to expand the definition of the practice of pharmacy. It allows licensed pharmacists to administer injectable medications into the deltoid muscle for the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders, as prescribed or ordered by a licensed prescriber. The bill outlines specific requirements for pharmacist training, patient consent and education, privacy, and record-keeping related to this new pharmacist authority. The bill also gives the Commissioner of Education the authority to promulgate necessary rules and regulations for implementation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (16)
John McDonald (D)*,
Nader Sayegh (D)*,
Ken Blankenbush (R),
Karl Brabenec (R),
Marianne Buttenschon (D),
Patricia Fahy (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Aileen Gunther (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Donna Lupardo (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Al Stirpe (D),
Chris Tague (R),
Mark Walczyk (R),
Carrie Woerner (D),
Last Action
substituted by s4870b (on 05/31/2022)
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