HB 471, by Rep. Barbara Freiberg (R) allowing pharmacists, pharmacy interns supervised by a pharmacist, and licensed technicians supervised by a pharmacist to administer immunizations to individuals seven years old or older, passed the Senate Health and Welfare Committee on May 31 without amendments by a 5-2 favorable vote, and is now pending Senate floor action for a final vote. Pharmacies need to contact state senators in their community and urge a YES vote on the Senate floor. The legislature is scheduled to adjourn on June 8.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.