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MN SF1873

MN SF1873
Optometrists legend drugs prescribing limitations modifications


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Introduced
03/08/2021
In Committee
03/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to health; occupational licensing; modifying limitations on prescribing and administering certain drugs by optometrists; making technical changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 148.56, subdivision 1.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the limitations on prescribing and administering certain drugs by optometrists in Minnesota. It amends the existing law to allow optometrists to prescribe and administer legend drugs, which are prescription medications, to diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, deficiencies, or abnormalities of the human eye and its surrounding structures. The bill also imposes some restrictions, such as prohibiting intravitreal injections, invasive surgeries, and the administration of certain oral drugs for extended periods without consulting a physician.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Author added Benson (on 03/02/2022)

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