Two bills that would expand pharmacy scope of practice have been adopted by the General Assembly and are on their way to Governor DeWine (R) for signature:
- HB 203 expands the current law around Collaborative Practice Agreements to allow pharmacies to partner with clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, certified nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
- HB 341 authorizes pharmacists to administer long-acting or extended-release drugs for addiction treatment
Also in Ohio. The Board of Pharmacy’s Rules Committee will meet virtually on September 10, 2020, at 9:30 am to review proposed changes and new rules governing pharmacy technicians, as well as new remote prescription and order entry rules. More information and instructions to access the meeting are on the agenda.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.