SB1334 Summary

• Expands pharmacist authority to administer vaccines to persons at least three years of age (previously six years), including influenza vaccines without a prescription order.

• Authorizes pharmacists to administer vaccines to minors ages 3-12 without prescription, including influenza vaccines and booster doses recommended by the CDC.

• Requires pharmacists administering vaccines to notify patients' primary care providers within 48 hours and report administrations to the Arizona state immunization information system.

• Establishes protocols for pharmacists administering vaccines based on CDC guidelines, including patient screening, emergency management procedures, and adverse event reporting to federal vaccine adverse event reporting system.

• Authorizes pharmacy interns certified by the board to administer vaccines only under the immediate personal supervision of a certified pharmacist.