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IL SB3170

Bill

Status

Passed

8/13/2018

Primary Sponsor

Steve Stadelman

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Origin

Senate

100th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health Care Licenses5/2/2018
Rules4/24/2018
Licensed Activities And Pensions2/27/2018
Assignments2/16/2018

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