Amendment #14 to H4000

Pharmacist Scope of Practice

Representatives Jones of North Reading, Peterson of Grafton, Hill of Ipswich, Poirier of North Attleborough and deMacedo of Plymouth move to amend the bill by adding the following section:-

“SECTION XX. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, not later than April 1, 2015, the department of public health and the board of registration in pharmacy shall promulgate rules and regulations to allow licensed pharmacists to administer certain vaccines to children over the age of 9, pursuant to a valid prescription by a licensed physician.”.