HB 1111 Summary

• Expands drug regimen protocol authority to allow physicians outside hospitals to adopt protocols enabling pharmacists to adjust patient drug therapy.

• Requires pharmacists practicing under physician authorization to communicate with the physician and obtain written approval before implementing a protocol.

• Mandates that pharmacists practicing under physician authorization must be under direct physician supervision and have access to patient medical records shared with the physician.

• Requires physicians implementing, revising, or renewing protocols to consult with pharmacists, though the physician retains ultimate authority over protocol terms.

• Effective July 1, 2011.