NJ S2586

Pharmacists in New Jersey may dispense HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for up to a 90-day supply and complete courses of postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) without an individual prescription, under a standing order from the Commissioner of Health.

Pharmacists must complete a Department of Health-approved training program and verify patients are HIV-negative through testing within the previous seven days before dispensing PrEP; for PEP, exposure must have occurred within 72 hours.

Patients may only receive pharmacist-dispensed PrEP without a prescription once every two years and must be referred to a primary care provider for ongoing treatment.

All group and individual health insurance policies, hospital service corporation contracts, and health benefits plans must cover pharmacist-dispensed HIV prophylaxis without prior authorization or step therapy.

Pharmacists must be reimbursed at rates no less than those paid to other non-physician practitioners for equivalent services, and insurers cannot prohibit pharmacists from dispensing these medications.