FL H1443

Creates s. 490.017, F.S., authorizing the Board of Psychology to certify licensed psychologists to prescribe, administer, and distribute drugs and controlled substances for psychiatric, mental, cognitive, nervous, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorders

Requires applicants to hold a doctoral degree in psychology, pass a nationally recognized psychopharmacology examination, and complete intensive didactic education and clinical training consistent with American Psychological Association policies

Mandates prescribing psychologists consult and collaborate with a patient's primary care physician before prescribing, altering, or terminating drug treatment; prohibits prescribing to patients without a primary care physician

Requires 20 hours of continuing education in prescriptive authority every 2-year licensure period for certification renewal

Establishes an interim panel by October 1, 2020, composed of a psychiatrist, pediatrician, pharmacist, and two psychologists to develop proposed rules governing prescriptive authority certification, with recommendations due by May 1, 2021