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MI HB4316
Bill
Status
3/21/2023
Primary Sponsor
Alabas Farhat
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AI Summary
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Allows pharmacists to order and administer immunizing agents to individuals 2.5 years of age or older without physician direction, provided the agent is approved or authorized by the Food and Drug Administration.
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Permits pharmacists to delegate administration of immunizing agents to pharmacy technicians who are qualified by education, training, or experience, in accordance with board delegation requirements.
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Authorizes pharmacists to administer diagnostic laboratory tests classified by the Food and Drug Administration as waived tests, advise patients on results, and refer patients to prescribers for follow-up care.
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Allows pharmacy technicians to delegate administration of waived diagnostic laboratory tests under pharmacist supervision and delegation authority.
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Requires pharmacists and pharmacy technicians administering immunizing agents to comply with board-established guidelines and other legal requirements including section 9206 provisions.
Legislative Description
Health occupations: pharmacists; pharmacists to order and administer vaccines and laboratory tests under certain circumstances; allow. Amends secs. 9204 & 17707 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9204 & 333.17707) & adds secs. 17724 & 17724a.
State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/21/2023
3/22/2023