FL H0431

Authorizes pharmacists to test for and treat influenza and streptococcus under a written protocol with a supervising physician licensed under chapter 458 or 459.

Requires pharmacists to maintain at least $200,000 in professional liability insurance and complete certification through an approved program requiring at least 8 hours of continuing education.

Mandates pharmacists use tests approved for waiver under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988, integrate with certified electronic health record technology, and report test results to a patient-designated health care practitioner.

Requires written protocols to include specific patient categories, treatment instructions based on age and symptoms, physician review schedules, and pharmacist notification procedures.

Extends the definition of "practice of the profession of pharmacy" to include testing and treatment of influenza and streptococcus, and requires licensed pharmacists performing these services to report public health significant diseases to the Department of Health.