IL SB1715

Pharmacists are authorized to administer injections of long-acting or extended-release opioid antagonists for substance use disorder treatment following initial administration by a physician, with appropriate training and notification to the patient's physician.

Pharmacists are authorized to administer injections of long-term antipsychotic medications pursuant to a valid prescription and completion of appropriate training by an accredited provider, with notification to the patient's physician and appropriate record retention.

Pharmacists may vaccinate patients ages 10-13 limited to Influenza and Tdap vaccines, and patients 14 years and older for all vaccines, each requiring appropriate training, physician notification, and record retention.

Pharmacists are authorized to administer injections of alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate for pregnant patients pursuant to physician prescription and appropriate training.

The bill amends the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act to expand the definition of "practice of pharmacy" to include these new injection administration authorities within specified clinical parameters.