1. Overview of New Legislation
The Florida legislature, with approval from the governor, recently enacted amendments to Florida scope of practice laws that expand pharmacy practice to include certain drug therapy services pursuant to collaborative pharmacy practice agreements, and testing and treatment for certain minor, nonchronic health conditions pursuant to a written protocol with a supervising physician.
Expanded Scope of Practice
The new legislation amends subsection 13 of section 465.003, Florida Statutes, to include “initiating, modifying, or discontinuing drug therapy for a chronic health condition under…read more