SB 194 - Authorizes Pharmacies to Prescribe Prophylaxis Treatment and Prevention Drugs - Delaware Key Vote
Bryan Townsend voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Senate Bill Passed
- March 28, 2024
- Introduced
- June 26, 2023
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Title: Authorizes Pharmacies to Prescribe Prophylaxis Treatment and Prevention Drugs
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the prescription of PREP and other preventative HIV medications in the state of Delaware.
Highlights:
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Amends definition of “Practices of Pharmacy” to include the prescription of HIV related medications including prophylaxis (Sec. 1).
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Authorizes pharmacists to dispense, administer, or initiate medications for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and for post-exposure medicines (Sec. 1).
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Requires pharmacists to complete a training program before they are allowed to prescribe certain HIV medications and testing equipment (Sec. 1).
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Specifies the circumstances that a pharmacist may dispense anti-HIV medication or preventative care (Sec. 1).
Title: Authorizes Pharmacies to Prescribe Prophylaxis Treatment and Prevention Drugs