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MN HF1031

MN HF1031
Optometrist limitations on prescribing and administering drugs modified.


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Introduced
01/30/2023
In Committee
01/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024

Introduced Session

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to health occupations; modifying limitations on prescribing and administering certain drugs by optometrists; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 148.56, subdivision 1.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the limitations on prescribing and administering certain drugs by optometrists in Minnesota. Specifically, it allows optometrists to perform intravitreal injections, but it restricts their ability to prescribe or administer oral steroids for more than 14 days without consulting a physician. The bill also removes the previous restrictions on administering oral antiviral drugs and carbonic anhydrase inhibitors.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (35)

Last Action

Author added Reyer (on 02/22/2024)

Taxonomy

Health
  • ‐ Regulation of Drug Industry and Pharmacies
  • ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services

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