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ID S1331
Bill
Status
3/24/2020
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Allows chiropractic physicians certified in clinical nutrition to independently administer and issue prescriptions for specific vitamins (A, B complex, C), minerals (ammonium molybdate, calcium, chromium, copper, iodine, magnesium, manganese, potassium, selenium, sodium, zinc), fluids (dextrose, lactated ringers, plasma lyte, saline, sterile water), epinephrine, and oxygen.
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Permits prescribed drug products to be dispensed by Idaho licensed pharmacies, delivered to the chiropractor's office, and administered directly to patients in the office through oral, topical, intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous routes.
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Requires all prescription drug products to be obtained from wholesale distributors, manufacturers, pharmacies, or outsourcing facilities licensed under Idaho law.
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Prohibits chiropractic physicians from compounding individual vitamins or minerals, but allows compounded products containing two or more approved vitamins or minerals to be obtained from licensed outsourcing facilities or compounding pharmacies.
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Preserves the right of non-certified chiropractic physicians to continue utilizing nonprescriptive nutritional supplements.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law regarding a prescription for certain drug products.
CHIROPRACTORS
Last Action
Session Law Chapter 234 Effective: 07/01/2020
3/24/2020