Enacts new GS 90-85.15B in Article 4A of GS Chapter 90 to authorize a pharmacist 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. Prohibits immunizations to patients under the age of 18.
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).Specifies the rule that governs the administration of specified vaccines by an immunizing pharmacist. Requires the NC Medical Board, in cooperation with the NC Board of Pharmacy, to amend another specified rule to give immunizing pharmacists the authority to administer the flu vaccine to patients under age 14.
Effective July 1, 2013.
EXPAND PHARMACISTS' IMMUNIZING AUTHORITY.
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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC'S HEALTH BY INCREASING ACCESS TO IMMUNIZATIONS AND VACCINES THROUGH THE EXPANDED ROLE OF IMMUNIZING PHARMACISTS.Intro. by Hartsell.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate Action) (Mar 28 2013)
Bill History:
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Wed, 27 Mar 2013 Senate: Filed
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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Thu, 28 Mar 2013 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
S 500
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Bill S 500 (2013-2014)Summary date: Mar 27 2013 - View Summary
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Identical to H 832, filed 4/10/13.