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ID S1294

Bill

Status

Passed

3/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 54-1704, Idaho Code, to expand pharmacist prescribing authority for immunizations to include persons six years of age or older.

  • Changes the minimum age requirement for immunization prescribing by pharmacists from twelve years to six years of age.

  • Allows pharmacists to prescribe agents for active immunization to susceptible persons for protection from communicable disease starting at age six.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/10/2016

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