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MN HF4799
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/11/2024
Primary Sponsor
Robert Bierman
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AI Summary
- Allows optometrists to administer intravitreal injections in addition to the existing exception for anaphylaxis treatment.
- Removes the blanket prohibition on Schedule II and III oral legend drugs, allowing optometrists to prescribe or administer them subject to Board of Optometry rules.
- Removes the restriction on oral steroids as a separate category, consolidating steroid limitations to a maximum of 14 days without physician consultation.
- Removes the 7-day limit on oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, eliminating this restriction entirely.
- Maintains existing prohibitions on intravenous, intramuscular, and injection drug administration (except intravitreal injections and anaphylaxis), invasive surgery including laser surgery, and oral antivirals beyond 10 days.
Legislative Description
Limitations on optometrists prescribing and administering drugs modified.
Last Action
Author added Bakeberg
4/2/2024
Committee Referrals
Health Finance & Policy3/11/2024
Full Bill Text
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