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MA S1586
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Moore
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AI Summary
- Licensed pharmacists would be authorized to dispense smoking cessation agents without a traditional prescription, following standardized protocols developed by a registered physician
- Protocols must be filed at the pharmacist's place of practice and with the Board of Registration in Pharmacy before implementation
- Pharmacists must complete a commissioner-approved training program covering documentation, quality assurance, referrals, and patient follow-up recommendations
- Department of Public Health, Board of Registration in Medicine, and Board of Registration in Pharmacy would jointly adopt implementing regulations
- Similar legislation (Senate No. 1428) was filed in the 2023-2024 legislative session
Legislative Description
Relative to smoking cessation agents
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2931
1/29/2026
Committee Referrals
Health Care Financing10/30/2025
Public Health2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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