Prior to the legislature taking a week off for Spring Break, HB 41 passed the Senate and was referred to the House for further action. The bill allows a pharmacist to order and administer vaccines approved or authorized by the FDA, or by the state or federal government during a state or federally declared public health emergency. The bill also permits certain qualified pharmacists to provide influenza, group A streptococcus, and COVID-19 medication therapy services pursuant to a statewide standing order issued by the Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services or a physician licensed by the Department.
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