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AR HB1288
Bill
Status
3/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Justin Boyd
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AI Summary
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Repeals Arkansas Code §§ 17-92-109, 17-92-110, and 17-92-112, which contained duplicative language authorizing pharmacists to fill prescriptions for optometrists, advanced practice registered nurses, and physician assistants respectively.
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Adds new Arkansas Code § 17-92-117 that allows licensed Arkansas pharmacists to fill prescriptions for any healthcare professional with prescriptive authority, to the extent of that professional's scope of practice.
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Defines "healthcare professional" as any person licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized by state law to administer health care in the ordinary course of their profession.
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Consolidates separate prescriptive authorization provisions for different healthcare professions into a single, comprehensive statute applicable to all healthcare professionals with prescriptive authority.
Legislative Description
To Remove Duplicative Language Regarding Prescriptive Abilities; And To Ensure A Pharmacist May Fill Prescriptions For All Healthcare Professionals With Prescriptive Authority.
Last Action
Notification that HB1288 is now Act 309
3/5/2019