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Relating to the practices of pharmacy and nursing and the administration of immunizations and vaccinations, and the licensure of nonresident pharmacies
Sponsored by the House Human Resources Committee
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 18, 2022
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 18, 2022
- Done: House committeeJanuary 27, 2022
- Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 22, 202294–1
- Done: Senate committeeMarch 17, 2022
- Done: Passes the SenateMay 24, 202243–0
- Done: To the GovernorJune 3, 2022
- Done: Signed into lawJune 13, 2022
Signed into law What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Registered nurses can now help give vaccines and immunizations under a pharmacist's orders without needing a special registration from the pharmacy board. Additionally, pharmacies located outside of Iowa will no longer be required to include a toll-free phone number on prescription labels for patients to reach a pharmacist.1
Read the official explanation
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.
House subcommittee
Named January 18, 2022 (as HSB 544). On January 25, 2022 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.
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