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ID S1294
Bill
Status
3/16/2016
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 54-1704, Idaho Code, to expand pharmacist prescribing authority for immunizations to include persons six years of age or older.
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Changes the minimum age requirement for immunization prescribing by pharmacists from twelve years to six years of age.
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Allows pharmacists to prescribe agents for active immunization to susceptible persons for protection from communicable disease starting at age six.
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Maintains existing pharmacist prescribing authority for dietary fluoride supplements and opioid antagonists.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide that pharmacists may prescribe immunizations for persons 6 years or older.
PRACTICE OF PHARMACY
Last Action
Signed by Governor on 03/16/16 Session Law Chapter 62 Effective: 07/01/2016
3/16/2016