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ID H0004
Bill
Status
2/16/2017
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Idaho Code Section 54-1704 to include prescribing tobacco cessation products approved by the federal food and drug administration within the practice of pharmacy.
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Requires pharmacists to complete a course on tobacco cessation therapy from an accreditation council for pharmacy education or comparable provider before prescribing tobacco cessation products.
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Mandates pharmacists use screening procedures based on clinical guidelines to identify appropriate patients and refer high-risk patients or those with contraindications to primary care providers.
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Requires pharmacists to maintain documentation of patient screening and prescription records, develop a follow-up care plan, and notify the patient's primary care provider within 5 business days of prescribing.
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Requires pharmacists to recommend patients seek additional behavioral support resources including the Idaho QuitLine.
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law to provide that prescribing tobacco cessation products is within the practice of pharmacy; and to provide that pharmacists may prescribe tobacco cessation products under certain circumstances.
PHARMACISTS
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on February 16, 2017 Session Law Chapter 25 Effective: 07/01/2017
2/16/2017