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This bill prohibits the addition of fluoride to public water systems in Utah and amends pharmacist prescription regulations. Specifically, the bill defines fluoride as chemical compounds including fluorosilicic acid, sodium fluorosilicate, and sodium fluoride, and explicitly forbids any person or political subdivision from adding fluoride to public water systems. Additionally, the bill updates pharmacy regulations to allow pharmacists to prescribe fluoride as a prescription drug, expanding their existing authority to prescribe certain medications for public health concerns like HIV prophylaxis and smoking cessation. The bill also repeals previous sections of law related to fluoridated water provisions and emergency fluoride water circumstances. By adding fluoride to the list of prescription drugs pharmacists can prescribe and simultaneously banning its addition to public water systems, the legislation represents a significant change in how fluoride can be administered in Utah. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025, giving stakeholders time to prepare for these regulatory changes.

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