MA S1031

Bill

MA S1031

Relative to improved medication adherence

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
02/04/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to improved medication adherence. Mental Health and Substance Abuse.

AI Summary

This bill, concerning improved medication adherence, allows pharmacists in retail settings to administer injectable drugs and biological products, which are substances like vaccines or certain medications, if they have a collaborative practice agreement with a supervising physician, meaning they have a formal agreement outlining their responsibilities and the physician's oversight. This change amends existing law, specifically Section 24B1/2 of Chapter 112 of the Acts of 2012, by adding a new provision that expands the scope of services pharmacists can provide, potentially making it easier for patients to access necessary injections.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Jennifer Flanagan (D)*, Kim Ferguson (R), Joan Lovely (D),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2356 (on 06/23/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1031

(11 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/Senate/S1031
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1031
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1031.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H1949	Requiring identification of food allergens in eating establishments	Accompanied a study order, see H4242	Similar To
H1995	To promote patient care transparency and nurse advancement	Accompanied a study order, see H4686	Similar To
S1014	Improving unemployment insurance	Accompanied a study order, see H4605	Similar To
S1090	Relative to vacant, foreclosing and foreclosed property in the Commonwealth	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S1201	Relative to medication aides	Accompanied a study order, see S2199	Similar To
S1204	To ensure safe medication administration	Accompanied a study order, see S2199	Similar To
S2356	Financing and delivery of health care in the Commonwealth	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by
S245	Relative to the administration of diabetes medication	Accompanied a new draft, see S2252	Similar To
S308	Establishing additional funding for students	Accompanied a study order, see S2336	Similar To
S369	Relative to psychotropic medications	Accompanied a study order, see S2316	Similar To
S801	Relative to the emergency administration of certain overdose prevention drugs	Accompanied a study order, see S2204	Similar To

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