HF 2169: Relating to the practices of pharmacy and nursing and the administration of immunizations and vaccinations, and the licensure of nonresident pharmacies

What it does

This bill relates to the practices of pharmacy and nursing and the licensing of nonresident pharmacies. The bill is organized in divisions. DIVISION I —— PHARMACY PRACTICE —— REGISTERED NURSES. The bill allows a registered nurse to practice under the order of a pharmacist to assist in the administration of vaccines and immunizations and the utilization of statewide protocols without obtaining a registration from the board of pharmacy. DIVISION II —— NONRESIDENT PHARMACY LICENSES. The bill eliminates a requirement that a nonresident pharmacy provide on its license application evidence of a toll-free telephone number which is printed on a label affixed to each prescription dispensed or distributed in this state that allows patients to speak with a pharmacist who has access to patient records at least days per week for a total of at least hours.

Lobbying · 15 for, 0 against

For: CHILDSERVE; Exceptional Persons, Inc.; Hope Haven Area Development Center; IA Mental Health Planning Council; Imagine the Possibilities; Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging; Iowa Board of Nursing; Iowa Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners; Iowa Health Care Association; Iowa Nurse Practitioners Society; Iowa Public Health Association; Mosaic; and 3 more

In plain words

1. January 31, 2022Filed in the House
2. February 22, 2022Passed the House, 94–1
3. February 23, 2022Arrived in the Senate
4. May 24, 2022Took the place of SF 2088 on the Senate floor (the same legislation)
5. May 24, 2022Passed the Senate, 43–0
6. June 3, 2022Sent to the Governor
7. June 13, 2022Signed into law