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FL S0868
Bill
Status
12/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Sharief
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "practice of the profession of pharmacy" to include ordering and administering CLIA-waived tests, including FDA-authorized serology tests
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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
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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
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Mandates trauma centers to retain documentation verifying a pharmacist's qualifications before employing them to administer medications under this provision
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Effective date of July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Practice of the Profession of Pharmacy
Last Action
Introduced
1/13/2026