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AL SB229

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/20/2023

Primary Sponsor

William Beasley

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2023

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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