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NH HB1249

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Veilleux

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes pharmacists to prescribe and dispense FDA-approved prescription devices necessary for administering prescribed medications, including inhalation spacers, nebulizers, CPAP machine supplies, insulin pump supplies, diabetes testing supplies, and pen needles/syringes

  • Expands the legal definition of "practice of pharmacy" under RSA 318 to include prescribing authority for certain prescription devices

  • Requires pharmacists to make reasonable efforts to notify the prescribing practitioner or patient's primary care provider when dispensing these devices, though notification is not required before dispensing

  • Directs the Board of Pharmacy, in consultation with the Board of Medicine and Board of Nursing, to adopt rules implementing the new prescribing authority

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Authorizing pharmacists to provide certain medical devices associated with prescribed medication.

Last Action

Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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