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This bill authorizes pharmacists in Georgia to dispense and administer preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and postexposure prophylaxis (PEP), which are medications used to prevent HIV infection, under specific conditions. To do so, pharmacists must complete an approved training program covering the pharmacology of these drugs, contraindications, financial assistance programs, and relevant federal guidelines, with this training to be approved by January 1, 2027. Pharmacists can dispense a 30 to 90-day supply of PrEP or administer a long-acting injectable form if the patient is HIV-negative (verified by a recent test or a test administered by the pharmacist), does not take contraindicated medications, and the pharmacist documents the services provided and notifies the patient's primary care provider or offers a list of healthcare providers for ongoing care. For PEP, pharmacists can dispense a 30-day supply if the patient meets the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) clinical criteria and the patient's primary care provider is notified or the patient is provided with follow-up care resources. The bill also establishes protocols for physicians to delegate the authority to prescribe long-acting injectable PrEP and PEP to pharmacists through written agreements, outlining requirements for consultation, patient history, documentation, adverse event procedures, and insurance coverage, with limitations on the number of pharmacists a physician can contract with and specific sanctions for non-compliance.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70441