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UT SB0261
Bill
AI Summary
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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
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Permits online sales of pseudoephedrine by retail distributors, expanding from the previous requirement of direct in-store or face-to-face transactions only
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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
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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
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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