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MA H1910

MA H1910
Relative to improved medication adherence


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Introduced
01/20/2015
In Committee
03/14/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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