Amends and adds to existing law to provide that epinephrine auto-injectors may be prescribed and dispensed to certain entities.
EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTORS - Amends and adds to existing law to provide that epinephrine auto-injectors may be prescribed and dispensed to certain entities.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this legislation is to (i) authorize certain entities to voluntarily maintain a supply of epinephrine auto-injectors for the treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions, (ii) provide requirements for training of agents of authorized entities who may administer epinephrine auto-injectors, (iii) provide protection from civil liability for entities, agents and health care practitioners when administering an epinephrine auto-injector in good faith, (iv) amend the pharmacy practice act to allow authorized entities to stock epinephrine, and (v) allow pharmacists the ability to prescribe epinephrine auto-injectors in certain circumstances.
HOW THEY VOTED
Senate Third Reading
YEA (34)
NAY (0)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)
House Third Reading
YEA (65)
NAY (0)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (5)
Senate Third Reading
YEA (35)
NAY (0)
LATEST ACTION
Signed by Governor on 03/30/16 Session Law Chapter 264 Effective: 07/01/2016