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NC H736
Bill
Status
4/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cody Huneycutt
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AI Summary
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Authorizes pharmacists to order and perform CLIA-waived tests to treat influenza, COVID-19, strep throat, and other health conditions following statewide protocols, effective October 1, 2025
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Prohibits pharmacists from treating any condition under this authority with controlled substances classified in Schedules I-IV
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Requires health insurers to cover healthcare services provided by pharmacists at the same level as if performed by another healthcare provider, when services fall within the pharmacist's scope of practice
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Mandates that pharmacy participation in a drug benefit network does not satisfy requirements for including pharmacists in medical benefit provider networks
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Directs the State Health Director, NC Board of Pharmacy, and NC Medical Board to develop statewide protocols including patient parameters requiring referral to primary, urgent, or emergency care
Legislative Description
Pharmacists/Test and Treat
Boards
Last Action
Ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
4/3/2025