Bill No.: HB0094 Drafter: JWL
LSO No.: 13LSO-0340 Effective Date: 7/1/2013
Enrolled Act No.: HEA0077
Chapter No.: CH0089
Prime Sponsor: Representative Reeder
Catch Title: Immunization by pharmacists.
Subject: Authorizes pharmacists to administer immunizations to additional individuals.
Summary/Major Elements:
· Current law allows pharmacists to prescribe and administer immunizations for adults to the extent authorized by the Board of Pharmacy.
· This act authorizes pharmacists to prescribe and administer immunizations for individuals aged seven and older, subject to the following:
o The pharmacist maintains a private space, as defined by Board rules, for counseling and administration to ensure safety and confidentiality;
o Parental consent is obtained for administration to children;
o The pharmacist enters appropriate data in the Department of Health’s immunization registry;
o No pharmacist shall be required to, and no employer shall discriminate against a pharmacist who determines not to, administer immunizations to individuals under age 13.