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MI SB0219
Bill
AI Summary
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Pharmacists may order and administer qualified immunizing agents (vaccines) to individuals 3 years of age or older without physician direction, provided they complete an approved training program.
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Pharmacists must inform patients under 19 years old about the Vaccines for Children Program and local participating providers if the pharmacy does not participate in the program.
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Pharmacists may order and administer waived laboratory tests (COVID-19, influenza, respiratory infections) using nasal/throat swabs or finger pricks, and may dispense antiviral drugs based on positive test results without a prescription.
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Pharmacists administering vaccines to adults (20 years or older) must report the administration to the Michigan care improvement registry within 72 hours.
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Pharmacists must complete approved training programs demonstrating knowledge of vaccine administration and laboratory test interpretation before providing these services under the new provisions.
Legislative Description
Health occupations: pharmacists; pharmacists to order and administer certain vaccines and laboratory tests and dispense drugs under certain circumstances; allow. Amends secs. 9204, 9206, 17703, 17707, 17708, 17713, 17751 & 17757 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.9204 et seq.) & adds secs. 17724 & 17724a.
State agencies (existing): licensing and regulatory affairs
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0097'23 With Immediate Effect
7/20/2023