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UT SB0261

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Evan Vickers

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Origin

Senate

2026 General Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the list of prescription drugs pharmacists may prescribe to include vaccines and epinephrine, in addition to existing items like HIV prophylaxis, hormonal contraceptives, smoking cessation drugs, naloxone, and fluoride

  • Permits online sales of pseudoephedrine by retail distributors, expanding from the previous requirement of direct in-store or face-to-face transactions only

  • Requires the Division of Professional Licensing and Board of Pharmacy to approve and implement a free, real-time electronic tracking system to monitor pseudoephedrine sales, including online purchases, with stop-sale alerts for transactions that would violate purchase limits

  • Amends the definition of collaborative pharmacy practice agreements to explicitly include "initiating therapy" as a permitted function for pharmacists working under such agreements with practitioners

  • Takes effect May 6, 2026, with no money appropriated

Legislative Description

Pharmacy Practice Amendments

Controlled Substances

Last Action

Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/2/2026
Rules3/2/2026
Business and Labor2/9/2026
Rules2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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