Bill > HB1249

This bill expands the legal definition of pharmacy practice in New Hampshire to allow pharmacists to prescribe and dispense certain medical devices that are necessary for administering prescribed medications. Specifically, pharmacists will now be authorized to prescribe and dispense devices such as inhalation spacers, nebulizers, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine supplies, insulin pump supplies, diabetes testing supplies, pen needles, syringes, and medical irrigation supplies like normal saline and sterile water. When doing so, pharmacists must follow competent pharmacy practice standards established by the board of pharmacy and make a reasonable effort to notify the patient's prescribing practitioner or primary care provider about the device prescribed, though prior notification is not required. The bill aims to improve patient access to medical devices that support proper medication administration by allowing pharmacists to directly provide these essential supplies. The new provisions will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage, giving healthcare providers and pharmacies time to adjust to the updated regulations.

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