If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section to the Arizona Revised Statutes that allows pharmacists to order and administer emergency medication for managing acute allergic reactions to medications administered at the pharmacy. Specifically, it would require pharmacists to notify the patient's primary care provider within 48 hours of administering such emergency medication and to make reasonable efforts to identify the provider through pharmacy records or by requesting information from the patient or their guardian if they are a minor.

Additionally, the bill would clarify that the administration of emergency medication by a pharmacist does not create a cause of action against the patient's primary care provider for any adverse reactions or complications that may arise if the medication was administered without a prescription. The bill also defines "emergency medication" to include specific substances such as epinephrine, corticosteroids, albuterol, oxygen, and antihistamines. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the role of pharmacists in emergency situations while ensuring proper communication with healthcare providers.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-1974.01
House Engrossed Version: 32-1974.01
Chaptered Version: 32-1974.01