HB2582 Summary

• Amends section 32-1970 of Arizona Revised Statutes regarding collaborative practice agreements between pharmacists and healthcare providers.

• Expands the definition of "provider" to include certified nurse midwives and physician assistants (previously limited to physicians and registered nurse practitioners).

• Requires collaborative practice agreements to outline duties, conditions managed, notification circumstances, documentation requirements, and specific drugs or drug classes the pharmacist may initiate, monitor, and modify.

• Maintains that pharmacists are responsible for their own negligent acts under the agreement and must maintain a copy available to the board upon request.

• Effective April 9, 2024.