HB 2754, legislation that would codify pharmacy immunization authority to match that of the PREP Act has advanced. HB 2754 deletes the prescription requirement for children’s vaccines and allows pharmacy technicians to immunize. The bill received swift committee approval, overwhelmingly passed the House (90-5) and has been referred to the Senate Health and Human Resources.
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