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AZ SB1119
Bill
Status
4/19/2011
Primary Sponsor
Nancy Barto
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AI Summary
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Adds definition of "nutrient" to specify substances that provide nourishment for growth or metabolism, manufactured by FDA-registered manufacturers or compounded by pharmacy accrediting board-accredited pharmacies, for intravenous use by naturopathic doctors.
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Allows naturopathic physicians to administer intravenous nutrients as part of their authorized drug uses, alongside vitamins, chelation therapy, and emergency resuscitation drugs.
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Requires the naturopathic physicians medical board to adopt rules for safe administration of intravenous nutrients and to identify and exclude substances that do not meet criteria for suitable intravenous use.
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Adds new board duty to regulate intravenous nutrient administration standards while maintaining existing restrictions on controlled substances and other prohibited drug categories for naturopathic practitioners.
Legislative Description
Naturopathic medicine; nutrients
Last Action
Governor Signed
4/19/2011