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FL S0850

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Steve Oelrich

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands pharmacist authority to administer influenza vaccine and pneumococcal vaccine to adults under an established protocol with a supervising physician licensed under chapter 458 or 459.

  • Authorizes pharmacists to administer shingles vaccine within an established protocol and pursuant to a written or electronic prescription from a physician.

  • Permits pharmacists to administer epinephrine via autoinjector within an established protocol under a supervising physician to address unforeseen allergic reactions.

  • Requires pharmacists administering vaccines or epinephrine autoinjections to maintain at least $200,000 professional liability insurance and complete a 3-hour continuing education course approved by the Board of Pharmacy.

  • Failure to complete required continuing education results in revocation of authorization to administer vaccines or epinephrine autoinjections, though authorization may be restored upon completion of requirements.

Legislative Description

Pharmacists

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 509 -SJ 882

3/6/2012

Committee Referrals

Budget2/10/2012
Health And Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee2/3/2012
Budget1/31/2012
Health Regulation12/6/2011

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