HB 15-1352 Summary

• Adds definitions for "administer" (direct application of drugs to patient body), "dispense" (preparation in labeled container for patient use), and "ACIP" (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) to naturopathic medicine statutes.

• Expands medications naturopathic doctors may obtain and administer to include epinephrine for anaphylaxis, vitamins B6 and B12, oxygen for emergency use only, and non-prescription FDA-regulated substances.

• Authorizes naturopathic doctors to obtain and administer vaccines in accordance with ACIP guidelines to patients at least 18 years of age.

• Permits naturopathic doctors to obtain authorized medications from manufacturers, wholesalers, or in-state prescription drug outlets registered by the State Board of Pharmacy, with liability protection for entities providing such medications in good faith.

• Continues authorization for dispensing barrier contraceptives (excluding intrauterine devices) and clarifies that "minor office procedures" include obtaining and administering saline, sterile water, topical antiseptics, and local anesthetics with epinephrine.