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ID S1254
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
- Amends Idaho Code Section 54-716 to explicitly add "prescribe" to the authorities granted to chiropractors certified in clinical nutrition, clarifying they may prescribe, obtain, and independently administer specified prescription drug products during chiropractic practice
- Authorized prescription drug products include Vitamins A, B, and C; eleven specified minerals (including calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, and others); IV fluids (dextrose, lactated ringers, plasma lyte, saline, sterile water); epinephrine; and oxygen for emergencies or allergic reactions
- Administration routes are limited to oral, topical, intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous, and dosing must comply with FDA-approved labeling or manufacturer instructions
- Chiropractic physicians are prohibited from compounding vitamins or minerals themselves; compounded products containing two or more approved vitamins or minerals must be obtained from a licensed outsourcing facility or compounding pharmacy
- Declares an emergency and takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to clarify the existing right of persons licensed to practice chiropractic to prescribe certain prescription drug products.
CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE ACT
Last Action
Read First Time, Referred to Business
2/25/2026
Committee Referrals
Business2/25/2026
Health and Welfare2/5/2026
Judiciary and Rules2/4/2026
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