Bill Summary for H 96 (2021-2022)

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Bill: ALLOW PHARMACISTS TO ADMIN. INJECTABLE DRUGS.

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Feb 16 2021
S.L. 2021-110

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House Bill 96 (Public) Filed Tuesday, February 16, 2021
AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE IMMUNIZING PHARMACISTS TO DISPENSE, DELIVER, AND ADMINISTER CERTAIN TREATMENT AND MEDICATIONS AND TO REQUIRE PARENTAL CONSENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF VACCINES UNDER AN EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION TO A MINOR.
Intro. by Sasser, Setzer, White, Adcock.

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Includes whereas clauses. Amends GS 90-85.3A to add that pharmacists may administer injectable drugs and to specify that immunizing pharmacists may administer injectable drugs (was, administer drugs). Applies to licensed pharmacists and immunizing pharmacists on or after October 1, 2021.

Requires the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy to adopt rules to implement this act by October 1, 2021. Allows for the adoption of temporary rules, which would remain in effect until permanent rules that replace the temporary rules become effective.