HB 18-1313

House Bill 18-1313 allows licensed and qualified pharmacists in Colorado to prescribe over-the-counter medications under the state's Medical Assistance Act and a statewide drug therapy protocol. This means that pharmacists can now provide certain prescriptions through agreements with other healthcare providers, making it easier for patients to get necessary medications without seeing a doctor first. The bill has been signed into law, so these changes are now in effect and affect both pharmacists and the people who use their services.

Official Summary

The bill clarifies that a licensed and qualified pharmacist may serve as a practitioner and prescribe over-the-counter medication under the "Colorado Medical Assistance Act" and a statewide drug therapy protocol pursuant to a collaborative pharmacy practice agreement. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.) , Read More

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