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FL S1180

FL S1180
Pharmacists


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Introduced
02/23/2017
In Committee
03/06/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Expanding the practice of pharmacy to include consultation with patients regarding certain preparations, health care products, and services; authorizing consultant pharmacists to provide additional services when authorized by a medical director or within the context of a patient-specific order or treatment protocol, or at the request of or referral from a patient's treating health care provider; authorizing qualified pharmacists to provide certain services related to the treatment of influenza within the framework of an established protocol under a supervising physician, etc.

AI Summary

This bill expands the practice of pharmacy in Florida to include consultation with patients regarding certain preparations, health care products, and services. It authorizes consultant pharmacists to provide additional services, such as ordering and evaluating laboratory and clinical tests, administering medications, and initiating, modifying, or discontinuing medications, when authorized by a medical director or within the context of a patient-specific order or treatment protocol, or at the request of a patient's treating healthcare provider. The bill also authorizes qualified pharmacists to provide certain services related to the treatment of influenza within the framework of an established protocol under a supervising physician.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Health Policy (on 05/05/2017)

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