EXPAND PHARMACISTS' IMMUNIZING AUTHORITY.

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 444 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 23, 2011
TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC'S HEALTH BY INCREASING ACCESS TO IMMUNIZATIONS AND VACCINES THROUGH THE EXPANDED ROLE OF IMMUNIZING PHARMACISTS.
Intro. by Wilkins, Parfitt.
Status: Ref To Com On Health and Human Services (House Action) (Mar 24 2011)

Bill History:

H 444

Bill Summaries:

  • Bill H 444 (2011-2012)
    Summary date: Mar 23 2011 - View Summary

    Identical to S 246, filed 3/7/11.

     

    Enacts new GS 90-85.3A in Article 4A of GS Chapter 90 to authorize a pharmacist who meets four specified criteria, to administer any vaccine or immunization recommended or required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, provided the pharmacist follows the listed limitations and requirements.
    Deletes the description of practice of pharmacy in GS 90-85.3(r), and incorporates those provisions into new GS 90-85.3A. Makes a conforming change.
    Makes conforming changes to GS 130A-153 and 130A-154(a) (pertaining to immunizations under the Public Health Law).
    Effective October 1, 2011. 

    Health, Public Health, Health Care Facilities and Providers
    GS 90, GS 130A
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