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AL SB307

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2022

Primary Sponsor

William Beasley

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2022

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that licensed pharmacists are authorized to prescribe seasonal influenza vaccines to individuals three years of age or older.

  • Authorizes pharmacists to prescribe any vaccine or immunization they are otherwise authorized to administer by law to individuals nine years of age or older.

  • Requires pharmacists administering vaccines or immunizations to children under nine years of age to inform the child and accompanying adult caregivers of the importance of annual well-child visits with a pediatrician or other licensed primary care provider.

  • Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.

Legislative Description

Pharmacists, authorized to prescribe vaccines and immunizations allowed to administer, required to recommend annual well-child visits for certain children administered a vaccine or immunization, Sec. 34-23-13 added.

Pharmacies and Pharmacists

Last Action

Indefinitely Postponed

4/6/2022

Committee Referrals

Healthcare3/10/2022

Full Bill Text

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