Permits licensed pharmacists to prescribe and order certain medications for the purposes of inducing abortion or expelling a miscarriage after the completion of a risk assessment questionnaire and delivering a factsheet to the person to whom the medication is being disbursed.
Impact
The proposed bill aims to enhance the role of pharmacists within the healthcare system, especially regarding reproductive health. By permitting pharmacists to take on this responsibility, the bill may improve availability and access to abortion medication, which can often face barriers in traditional healthcare settings. It addresses a public health consideration aimed at ensuring that individuals seeking these medications can do so with sufficient guidance and evaluation of possible risks.
Summary
Bill A09119, introduced in the New York Assembly by M. of A. Paulin, seeks to expand the scope of practice for licensed pharmacists by allowing them to prescribe and order medications specifically for the purpose of inducing abortions or expelling miscarriages. This legislative proposal is a significant shift in pharmacy practice, aiming to improve access to reproductive healthcare services. As part of this authorization, pharmacists would be required to conduct a risk assessment and provide necessary informational materials to patients before dispensing such medications.
Contention
Despite its intentions, A09119 may face contention from various stakeholders. Supporters argue that enabling pharmacists to prescribe abortion medications will streamline access and reduce the need for multiple healthcare visits. However, opponents may raise concerns related to the safety and appropriateness of allowing pharmacists to handle such sensitive medical situations, as well as potential implications for patient counseling and care. These discussions may highlight broader debates around reproductive rights and healthcare access in New York.
Same As
Permits licensed pharmacists to prescribe and order certain medications for the purposes of inducing abortion or expelling a miscarriage after the completion of a risk assessment questionnaire and delivering a factsheet to the person to whom the medication is being disbursed.
Permits licensed pharmacists to prescribe and order certain medications for the purposes of inducing abortion or expelling a miscarriage after the completion of a risk assessment questionnaire and delivering a factsheet to the person to whom the medication is being disbursed.
Permits licensed pharmacists and nurse practitioners to prescribe and order COVID-19 immunizations; permits physicians to issue non-patient specific orders to pharmacists for COVID-19 immunizations for patients two years of age and older; permits pharmacists to issue patient specific orders for COVID-19 immunizations for patients two years of age and older.
Permits licensed pharmacists and nurse practitioners to prescribe and order COVID-19 immunizations; permits physicians to issue non-patient specific orders to pharmacists for COVID-19 immunizations for patients two years of age and older; permits pharmacists to issue patient specific orders for COVID-19 immunizations for patients two years of age and older.
Permits licensed pharmacists to prescribe and order certain immunizations, medicines, drugs or therapeutic devices to the extent permitted by rules and regulations promulgated by the commissioner of education and the commissioner of health.
Provides that the prescribing, dispensing, or receipt of mifepristone or any drug used for medication abortion shall not be considered a criminal conversion act under certain circumstances; provides that mifepristone or any drug used for medication abortion shall not be deemed to be adulterated or misbranded under certain circumstances.
Provides that the prescribing, dispensing, or receipt of mifepristone or any drug used for medication abortion shall not be considered a criminal conversion act under certain circumstances; provides that mifepristone or any drug used for medication abortion shall not be deemed to be adulterated or misbranded under certain circumstances.
A bill for an act relating to abortions including informed consent, dispensing abortion-inducing drugs, and reporting abortion-inducing drug complications.(Formerly HSB 704; See HF 2788.)
A bill for an act relating to medication abortions including required informed consent and the dispensing of abortion-inducing drugs to patients within the state.(Formerly HSB 186.)
Authorizes pharmacists to order, perform and interpret CLIA-waived tests authorized by statewide protocol and prescribe medications, and permits coverage by all health insurance carriers.
Authorizes pharmacists to order, perform and interpret CLIA-waived tests authorized by statewide protocol and prescribe medications, and permits coverage by all health insurance carriers.