HB 462 -- Pharmacy

Co-Sponsors:  Foley, Naeger

This bill contains the following provisions relating to the
practice of pharmacy and the State Board of Pharmacy:

(1)  The definition of the "practice of pharmacy" is revised to
include the implementation of orders relating to drug therapy
and the administration of drugs and devices pursuant to
prescription orders;

(2)  Pharmacists are allowed to consult with patients and health
practitioners regarding therapeutic values, hazards, and adverse
reactions of drugs; the monitoring of drug use; and the
initiating or modifying of drug therapy according to guidelines
and protocols established by those authorized to prescribe drugs;

(3)  Pharmacists may, after diagnosis and referral of a patient
by a practitioner authorized to prescribe drugs, engage in
initiating or modifying drug therapy, as long as the therapy is
in accordance with the guidelines and protocols established by
the referring practitioner; and

(4)  Pharmacists who have received training approved by the
board may, after diagnosis and referral of the patient by a
licensed physician, dentist, podiatrist, veterinarian, or
optometrist, independently engage in initiating, modifying, or
prescribing drugs and drug therapy as long as it is within the
written guidelines, collaborative practice arrangements, or
protocols established by the pharmacist's practice.  The
practice locations of the pharmacist and the practitioner
engaging in these modification practices must be within a 50--
mile radius of each other.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated September 13, 2001 at 2:02 pm