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FL S0818
Bill
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
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