Bill > S08716

This bill expands the authority of licensed pharmacists and certified nurse practitioners to prescribe and order COVID-19 immunizations for patients aged two and older, and allows physicians to issue non-patient specific orders to pharmacists for these immunizations. Previously, COVID-19 immunizations were excluded from the list of immunizations that physicians and certified nurse practitioners could order for patients under eighteen, and pharmacists could not independently prescribe COVID-19 immunizations. The bill also clarifies that pharmacists can issue patient-specific orders for COVID-19 immunizations for individuals two years of age and older, aligning with the broader scope of practice for other immunizations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8716