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ID H0218

Bill

Status

Passed

4/8/2011

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Idaho Code Section 54-1704 to expand the definition of "practice of pharmacy" to include telepharmacy services within and across state lines

  • Authorizes licensed pharmacists to prescribe dietary fluoride supplements when recommended by the American Dental Association for persons with drinking water containing below-recommended fluoride levels

  • Authorizes licensed pharmacists to prescribe agents for active immunization to susceptible persons 12 years of age or older for protection from communicable disease

  • Maintains existing pharmacy responsibilities including interpretation and dispensing of prescriptions, drug regimen reviews, patient counseling, compounding, labeling, and proper storage and record maintenance of drugs and devices

Legislative Description

Amends existing law relating to pharmacists to provide additional provisions defining the practice of pharmacy.

PHARMACISTS

Last Action

Governor signed Session Law Chapter 264 Effective: 07/01/11

4/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare3/4/2011

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