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FL S0818

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Shevrin Jones

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Licensed pharmacists in Florida would be authorized to screen for HIV exposure and order and dispense HIV infection prevention drugs, including preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and postexposure prophylaxis (PEP), under a written supervisory protocol or statewide drug therapy protocol
  • Pharmacists must be certified by the Board of Pharmacy before ordering or dispensing HIV prevention drugs, requiring an active pharmacy license, a Doctor of Pharmacy degree or at least 5 years of licensed experience, and completion of a board-approved training course
  • Certified pharmacists must maintain at least $250,000 in liability coverage
  • The Board of Pharmacy, in consultation with the Board of Medicine, Board of Osteopathic Medicine, and Department of Health, must develop a statewide drug therapy protocol addressing physician referrals, lab testing, patient counseling, and follow-up care consistent with CDC guidelines
  • The act would take effect July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

HIV Infection Prevention Drugs

Last Action

Died in Health Policy

5/5/2023

Full Bill Text

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