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IL SB3170
Bill
Status
8/13/2018
Primary Sponsor
Steve Stadelman
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AI Summary
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Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act to extend the validity period of non-controlled substance prescriptions from an unspecified period to up to 15 months from the date issued for refill purposes, unless the prescription states otherwise.
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Modifies the definition of "prescription" in the Pharmacy Practice Act to change "their licenses" to "his or her license" for prescribers issuing orders within the limits of their individual license.
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Updates the definition of "inpatient drug order" to replace references to the "University of Illinois Hospital Act" with a more direct citation to the University of Illinois Hospital Act.
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Expands pharmacist practice authority to include vaccination of patients age 14 and older and administration of alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate injections under physician prescription or standing order with appropriate training.
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Permits pharmacists to administer influenza and Tdap vaccines to patients ages 10-13 pursuant to valid physician prescriptions or standing orders with documented training on contraindications and adverse reactions.
Legislative Description
PHARMACY-PRESCRIPTIONS
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 100-0804
8/13/2018