Bill Summary for S 246 (2011-2012)
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Summary date:
Mar 7 2011
Bill Information:
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TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC'S HEALTH BY INCREASING ACCESS TO IMMUNIZATIONS AND VACCINES THROUGH THE EXPANDED ROLE OF IMMUNIZING PHARMACISTS.Intro. by Hartsell.
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Bill summary
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.