HB 2553, legislation expanding pharmacists immunization authority for minors, passed its first two committees. 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.

On January 31, the House Committee on Health and Homelessness recommended that HB 2553, legislation relate to expansion of pharmacist immunization authority, be passed with amendments by a vote of 7-1. The bill would also expand the authority of pharmacy interns and technicians under the supervision of a pharmacist to administer vaccinations.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.

Gov. Josh Green (D) has issued the following emergency proclamations related to Hurricane Dora and the wildfires. Links are also available from the Board of Pharmacy website. 

• Seventh Emergency Proclamation Relating to Medical Transport Aircraft and Crews 
• Sixth Emergency Proclamation Relating to Medical Transport Aircraft and Crews 
• Fifth Emergency Proclamation Relating to Medical Transport Aircraft and Crews 
• Fourth Emergency Proclamation Relating to Medical Transport Aircraft and Crews 
• Third Emergency Proclamation Relating to Medical Transport Aircraft and Crews 
• Second Emergency Proclamation Relating to Medical Transport Aircraft and Crews 
• Emergency Proclamation Relating to Medical Transport Aircraft and Crews 
• Emergency Proclamation for Hurricane Dora 
• Officer of the Governor – News Release- Emergency Proclamation for Hurricane Dora, Wildfires 

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.

Gov. Josh Green (D) signed SB 602 (Act 103), permitting pharmacists to order, perform and report the results of certain CLIA-waived testing including blood glucose, hemoglobin A1C, hepatitis C, HIV, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), COVID or streptococcal pharyngitis.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.

SB (Senate Bill) 3140, legislation requiring the holder of a controlled substances registration to report theft, embezzlement, fraud, or diversion of a controlled substance immediately, is advancing having passed the Senate earlier this month.  This week, the House Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee recommended passage on the Second Reading and referral to Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.

The following bills have been sent to Gov. David Ige (D) for signature:

• HB 1272 permits pharmacies to register with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to collect drugs for disposal utilizing either secured collection receptacles or mail-back programs. The law, if enacted, takes effect Monday, July 1.
• SB 203 clarifies pharmacists may administer certain vaccinations and immunizations and requires a record of the immunization be maintained by the pharmacist and be available to the Department of Education and the Department of Health. If enacted, the effective date is Monday, July 1.
• SB 535 authorizes pharmacists, acting in good faith and exercising reasonable care, to prescribe and dispense an opioid antagonist to patients at risks of overdose and family members and caregivers of patients at risk. If enacted, it sunsets on Sunday, June 30, 2024.
• SB 540 allows the Board of Pharmacy to approve pilot and demonstration research projects for innovative applications in the practice of pharmacy so long as it is not construed to expand the definition of the practice of pharmacy.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.