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IN HB1276
Bill
Status
1/12/2016
Primary Sponsor
Steven Davisson
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AI Summary
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Allows pharmacists meeting specified requirements to furnish tobacco cessation products (nicotine and nonnicotine replacement drugs and devices approved by the FDA) to individuals 18 years or older without a prescription, provided the pharmacist is certified in smoking cessation therapy by an ACPE-accredited organization and completes 1 hour of continuing education biennially.
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Permits pharmacists to furnish immunizations without a prescription, including those on the CDC's recommended adult immunization schedule, CDC-recommended international travel immunizations, and immunizations authorized under existing law (IC 25-26-13-31.2).
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Requires pharmacists to notify the individual's primary care provider of furnished drugs or devices, or provide a written record to the individual if no primary care provider exists, and maintain records for 3 years with patient consent documented.
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Mandates pharmacists report immunization data to the state immunization registry unless the individual or legal guardian files a written exemption form.
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Voids any third party contracts or agreements that restrict a pharmacist from practicing any legally allowed duties or actions under Indiana pharmacy law.
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Effective July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Dispensing without a prescription. Allows a pharmacist who meets certain requirements to furnish specified tobacco cessation products and immunization drugs or devices to individuals who are at least 18 years of age without a prescription or drug order. Provides that a third party contract or other agreement that restricts a pharmacist from practicing any legally allowed duty or action is void.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Health
1/12/2016