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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
03/14/2016
03/14/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to authorize pharmacists to administer injectable drugs and biological products in retail settings. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend existing law to allow pharmacists working in retail pharmacies to administer injectable drugs and biological products, which are substances used to prevent or treat disease, when ordered by a supervising physician. This expansion of pharmacist services is contingent upon the pharmacist having a "collaborative practice agreement" with a physician, a formal arrangement outlining the scope of their shared responsibilities in patient care, and aims to improve medication adherence by making these treatments more accessible.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4635 (on 09/26/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H1910 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1910 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H1910.pdf |
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