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AZ SB1373
Bill
Status
1/25/2022
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Shope
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AI Summary
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Authorizes pharmacists to order (in addition to administer) immunizations and vaccines recommended by the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to persons at least six years of age without a prescription order.
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Expands pharmacist authority to administer influenza vaccines to persons at least three years of age and allows ordering/administering emergency medications (epinephrine, corticosteroids, albuterol, oxygen, antihistamines) for acute allergic reactions during immunization.
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Requires pharmacists administering immunizations to minors to notify the patient's primary care provider within 48 hours and provide educational materials about pediatric preventive health care.
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Changes pharmacist certification requirement from board-issued certificate to self-reporting by updating online profile indicating active immunizer status.
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Requires pharmacists to follow standard operating procedures based on CDC guidelines including patient screening, immunization record review, and emergency management protocols.
Legislative Description
Pharmacists; immunizations
Pharmacists
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/26/2022