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MI HB4435
Bill
Status
4/19/2023
Primary Sponsor
Lori Stone
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AI Summary
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Allows pharmacists to independently order and administer FDA-approved immunizing agents that are recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices or authorized for emergency use by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Requires pharmacists to complete at least 4 hours of training on vaccines and immunology from an accredited program such as the American Pharmacists Association before ordering and administering immunizing agents.
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Permits pharmacy technicians to administer immunizing agents under the delegation and supervision of a pharmacist in accordance with existing supervision requirements.
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Modifies the definition of pharmacy practice to include ordering and administering immunizing agents as a professional function.
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Requires pharmacists and pharmacy technicians administering immunizing agents to comply with board-established rules and other applicable legal requirements for vaccine administration.
Legislative Description
Health occupations: pharmacists; pharmacists to order and administer vaccines under certain circumstances; allow. Amends secs. 9204 & 17707 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9204 & 333.17707) & adds sec. 17724.
Health occupations: pharmacists
Last Action
Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/19/2023
4/20/2023