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MO HB3499

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bennie Cook

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Pharmacists with medication therapeutic plan authority may provide treatment services for influenza, group A streptococcus, and COVID-19 under rules established jointly by the Board of Pharmacy and State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts, replacing the previous requirement for a statewide standing order from the Department of Health and Senior Services

  • Authorizes pharmacists to prescribe FDA Class I and Class II medical devices that serve a medical purpose, are not useful without illness or injury, and are appropriate for home use

  • Requires the Board of Pharmacy and State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts to jointly promulgate rules for medical device prescribing within six months of the act's effective date

  • Rules adopted under this act are subject to General Assembly review and Chapter 536 requirements; any rules proposed or adopted after August 28, 2026 become void if rulemaking authority is held unconstitutional

Legislative Description

Modifies the duties of a pharmacist

Last Action

Read Second Time (H)

2/27/2026

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