HB 22-1384

House Bill 22-1384, also known as the Naturopathic Doctor Formulary bill, allows naturopathic doctors in Colorado to prescribe a wider range of medications beyond just nonprescription items like vitamins and minerals. This change means that naturopaths can now include prescription drugs in their treatment options for patients. The bill has been signed into law, so the changes it proposes are now official and will affect how naturopathic doctors practice medicine in Colorado.

Official Summary

The bill removes language limiting the naturopathic formulary to nonprescription classes of medicines, including only biological substances such as vitamins, minerals, nutritive substances, extracts, and their products and residues. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)