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FL S0868

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Sharief

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "practice of the profession of pharmacy" to include ordering and administering CLIA-waived tests, including FDA-authorized serology tests

  • Authorizes pharmacists to administer medications to patients during life-threatening emergencies at Level I or Level II trauma centers when directed by a licensed physician

  • Requires pharmacists administering medications in trauma centers to have either completed an accredited postgraduate residency training program or at least 3 years of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting

  • Mandates trauma centers to retain documentation verifying a pharmacist's qualifications before employing them to administer medications under this provision

  • Effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Practice of the Profession of Pharmacy

Last Action

Introduced

1/13/2026

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