FL H0363

Changes physician assistant prescribing authority from mandatory to discretionary, allowing the Department of Health to issue prescriber numbers rather than requiring issuance.

Requires physician assistants applying for prescribing authority to submit course transcripts and course descriptions documenting pharmacotherapy education as part of licensure application.

Maintains requirement for physician assistants to complete 3 classroom hours in prescriptive practice education and 10 continuing medical education hours in their specialty practice before prescribing.

Updates cross-references in statutes governing supervisory relationships for both allopathic and osteopathic physicians, particularly regarding chart review and cosigning requirements for dermatology and skin care services.

Effective date July 1, 2012.