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IL SB3277

Bill

Status

Failed

1/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Pamela Althoff

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Origin

Senate

98th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act definition of "practice of pharmacy" to include pharmacist administration of meningococcal vaccines to patients ages 10-13, in addition to influenza and Tdap vaccines already authorized.

  • Requires pharmacists administering meningococcal vaccines to patients under age 18 to notify the patient's physician (if identified) and record the vaccination in the Illinois Comprehensive Automated Immunization Registry (I-CARE) within a reasonable timeframe.

  • Maintains existing requirements that pharmacists complete appropriate training on vaccine administration, including addressing contraindications and adverse reactions, with a valid prescription or standing order from a licensed physician.

  • Clarifies that pharmacist vaccination authority for ages 10-13 is limited to influenza, Tdap, and meningococcal vaccines, while patients 14 and older may receive additional vaccines under specified conditions.

Legislative Description

PHARMACISTS-MENINGITIS

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/13/2015

Committee Referrals

Assignments3/28/2014
Licensed Activities And Pensions2/25/2014
Assignments2/14/2014

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