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AL SB229
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
William Beasley
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AI Summary
- Authorizes pharmacists to prescribe seasonal influenza vaccines to individuals 2 years of age or older.
- Permits pharmacists to prescribe any CDC-approved vaccines they are authorized to administer to individuals 19 years of age or older.
- Allows pharmacists to prescribe COVID-19 vaccines to individuals 3 years of age or older.
- Authorizes pharmacists to prescribe any vaccine on the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Immunization Schedules to individuals ages 3 through 18 years.
- Requires pharmacists administering vaccines to minors (18 years or younger) to discuss the importance of annual well-child appointments with a pediatrician or primary care physician.
Legislative Description
Relating to the practice of pharmacy; to authorize a licensed pharmacist to prescribe certain vaccines; and to require pharmacists who administer vaccines to individuals under 19 years of age to also recommend annual well-child visits to a pediatrician.
Pharmacists, authorizing pharmacists to prescribe vaccines they have the authority to administer.
Last Action
Introduced and Referred to Senate Healthcare
4/20/2023
Committee Referrals
Healthcare4/20/2023
Full Bill Text
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