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Hearing only: bill to let pharmacists provide contraceptives advances discussion on training, privacy and coverage
Summary
Representative Camp’s HB1138 would let pharmacists dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives and administer injectables, add insurer coverage for extended supplies, and include liability protections and joint-protocol training; the committee held a hearing and sponsors said minors under 18 would need a prior prescription.
Representative Camp introduced HB1138 (LC461351) as the "increased access to contraceptives act," saying it would allow pharmacists to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives (pills, patches) and administer injectable contraceptives, require insurers to cover extended supplies, and amend medical-board rules to limit malpractice exposure for pharmacists acting under the statute.
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