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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill updates Arizona law to allow pharmacists to independently order, perform, and interpret tests and initiate treatment for certain health conditions, such as influenza and COVID-19, under a statewide protocol approved by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy. It establishes a process for developing and maintaining this protocol, including documentation requirements, referral procedures, and pharmacist training. The bill also addresses the dispensing of pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention.
Key provisions
- Pharmacists can independently order, perform, and interpret tests for specific conditions (influenza, strep throat, COVID-19, and public health threats).
- A statewide written protocol must be established and approved by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy.
- The protocol must address documentation, records retention, referrals to primary care providers, and patient screening.
- Pharmacists must notify a patient’s primary care provider within 72 hours of initiating treatment.
- Pharmacists must maintain professional liability insurance.
- The bill creates an advisory committee to assist the board in developing the statewide written protocols.
- Pharmacists can delegate testing tasks to licensed pharmacy staff under supervision.
- The bill allows pharmacists to initiate and dispense pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention.
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