Governor JB Pritzker (D) signed HB4430, on June 10, 2022, effective January 1, 2023, this legislation expands the scope of practice for pharmacists to include the initiation, dispensing, or administration of drugs, laboratory tests, assessments, referrals, and consultations for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and HIV post-exposure prophylaxis. The measure also establishes a Medicaid reimbursement rate for all pharmacist-provided services.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.