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ID S1331

Bill

Status

Passed

3/24/2020

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Requires all prescription drug products to be obtained from wholesale distributors, manufacturers, pharmacies, or outsourcing facilities licensed under Idaho law.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare2/25/2020
Health and Welfare2/11/2020
Judiciary and Rules2/10/2020

Full Bill Text

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