HB 1241 Summary

• Authorizes pharmacists to dispense emergency opioid antagonists (autoinjection or intranasal) pursuant to non-patient-specific standing orders for overdose response.

• Expands prescribing authority for physician assistants and advanced registered nurse practitioners to order medications for patient administration in facilities licensed under chapter 395 or part II of chapter 400.

• Revises definition of "prescription" to exclude orders for drugs or medicinal supplies dispensed for direct administration to patients, distinguishing between prescriptions and medication orders.

• Clarifies that orders issued by physician assistants and advanced registered nurse practitioners under physician supervision are not considered prescriptions under state law.

• Effective date: July 1, 2016.