16E51738626FDD248725826B00627FF8 Hearing Summary

Representatives J. Becker and Ginal, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 18-1313 to the committee.  The bill clarifies that a licensed and qualified pharmacist may serve as a practitioner for the purpose of prescribing over-the-counter  medication under Medicaid or participating in a statewide drug therapy protocol pursuant to a collaborative pharmacy practice agreement.

Representatives Becker and Ginal responded to committee questions.

Jordan Cottrell, representing himself, testified in support of the bill.

Tara Trujillo, representing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, testified in support of the bill.

Emily Zadvorny, representing the Colorado Pharmacists Society, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Zadvorny responded to committee questions.

Representative Esgar concluded witness testimony.

Representative Ginal distributed and explained amendment L.004 [Attachment B].

Representative Wilson distributed and explained amendment L.003 [Attachment C].

Representatives Becker and Ginal made closing remarks.