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HB18-1313

Pharmacists To Serve As Practitioners

Concerning the allowance of a pharmacist to serve as a practitioner under certain circumstances.
Session:
2018 Regular Session
Subject:
Health Care & Health Insurance
Bill Summary

Pharmacists - prescriptive authority - over-the-counter medications - collaborative pharmacy practice agreement. The act clarifies that for purposes of laws pertaining to pharmaceutical care, a licensed and qualified pharmacist may prescribe over-the-counter medication under the "Colorado Medical Assistance Act" or within the parameters of a statewide drug therapy protocol pursuant to a collaborative pharmacy practice agreement.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

Status

Introduced
Passed
Became Law

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The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 6, 2025, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 7, 2025 (unless otherwise specified). Details

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