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Senator Schamp spotlights naturopathic physicians, urges support for SB 1178 to expand IV authority
Summary
Senator Schamp introduced a gallery of licensed naturopathic physicians and urged support for "senate bill 11 78," saying the bill would extend naturopathic physicians' authority to administer certain intravenous legend drugs, including antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals.
Senator Schamp introduced a group of licensed naturopathic physicians in the gallery and asked members to recognize their work caring for patients across Arizona. He cited an Auditor General figure that Arizona’s naturopathic profession includes over 2,300 licensed doctors and related certificate holders.
On the floor, Schamp asked senators to support "senate bill 11 78," describing it as legislation to extend naturopathic physicians' authority to administer certain intravenous legend drugs — specifically listing antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals among drugs they are already allowed to prescribe.
Schamp framed the bill as a patient‑access and safety measure that aligns with Arizona’s regulatory framework for health professions and urged colleagues to back the measure.
No committee action or vote on SB 1178 was recorded during the floor remarks captured in this transcript; Schamp's remarks served as an introduction of proponents in the gallery and a floor advocacy statement.
