AR HB1134

Amends Arkansas Code § 17-92-101(17)(A)(i) to expand the definition of "practice of pharmacy" to include prescribing, administering, delivering, distributing, or dispensing vaccines and immunizations to persons three years of age or older.

Allows pharmacists to prescribe and administer non-influenza vaccines and non-COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 3-6 if they participate in the federal Vaccines for Children Program and inform caregivers about the importance of well-child visits with a pediatrician.

Permits pharmacists to prescribe and administer medications that treat adverse reactions to vaccines and immunizations for persons three years of age or older.

Authorizes pharmacists to administer vaccines and other medications under patient-specific orders or prescriptions or general written protocols, with protocols limited to physicians licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board practicing in Arkansas or within 50 miles of the state border.

Maintains pharmacist authority under statewide protocol to initiate therapy and administer or dispense Naloxone and nicotine replacement therapy products.