CO HB1416

Amends Colorado Revised Statutes section 12-33-118 to allow appropriately trained doctors of chiropractic to administer a formulary of drugs as determined by the Colorado Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

Limits drug administration by chiropractors to treatment of neuromusculoskeletal ailments using only topical, subcutaneous, and intramuscular routes of administration.

Maintains existing prohibition on chiropractors practicing surgery, obstetrics, prescribing or compounding drugs, or administering anesthetics outside of the new formulary exception.

Requires appropriate training for chiropractors to administer drugs under the new formulary authority.

Takes effect 90 days after final adjournment of the 2010 general assembly (August 11, 2010) unless subject to a referendum petition, in which case approval by voters at the November 2010 general election is required.