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ID S1301
Bill
AI Summary
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Licensed practical and professional nurses employed by public health districts in Idaho may label and deliver refills of prepackaged prenatal vitamins, contraceptive medications, antiviral medications for sexually transmitted infections, and tuberculosis medications when prescribed by a licensed physician, physician's assistant, or advanced practice nurse
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Nurses must hold valid licenses under Idaho Code sections 54-1407, 54-1408, and 54-1418 to engage in this labeling and delivery activity
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The provision creates an exception to the general prohibition on unlicensed persons practicing pharmacy, allowing only these specific medications to be handled by nurses in public health district settings
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Unlawful pharmacy practice remains punishable by a fine not exceeding $3,000 for each offense and constitutes a misdemeanor
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Technical correction renumbered subsection (3) to subsection (4) in Idaho Code section 54-1721
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to pharmaceuticals to provide for the labeling and delivery of certain prepackaged items by licensed practical or professional nurses when such items have be prescribed by certain licensed professional health care providers.
PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICTS
Last Action
Governor signed Session Law Chapter 346 Effective: 07/01/10
4/12/2010