Bill > HB5108

This bill expands the scope of pharmacist practice in Michigan by allowing pharmacists to order and administer certain laboratory tests, issue prescriptions for specific medications and devices, and provide additional healthcare services. The bill modifies the Public Health Code to enable pharmacists to order qualified laboratory tests for conditions like COVID-19, influenza, strep throat, HIV, and hepatitis C, with the requirement that they complete specific training and follow established protocols. Additionally, pharmacists can now issue prescriptions for antibiotics for strep throat, antiviral drugs for COVID-19 and influenza, tobacco cessation medications, travel drugs, treatments for conditions like lice and herpes, and certain medical devices, subject to specific screening and referral requirements. The bill emphasizes that pharmacists cannot prescribe controlled substances and must refer patients to primary care physicians or other healthcare professionals when appropriate. The legislation aims to increase healthcare accessibility by allowing pharmacists to provide more direct patient care services while maintaining professional standards and patient safety. Key changes include expanding the definition of a pharmacist's professional functions, establishing guidelines for prescribing and testing, and creating a framework for pharmacists to play a more active role in primary healthcare delivery.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-5108