This bill establishes new provisions regarding pharmacist selection and reimbursement across various health plans in Florida. It creates multiple sections in the Florida Statutes, specifically ss. 110.12305, 409.91193, 409.9773, 627.64743, 627.65723, and 641.3143, which authorize health plan members, Medicaid recipients, and insured individuals to select in-network pharmacists for services that fall within the scope of practice of licensed pharmacists. The bill also prohibits the denial of reimbursement to in-network pharmacists for services that are covered when provided by other licensed healthcare professionals, such as physicians and nurse practitioners.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that licensed pharmacists can be counted toward network adequacy standards for access to services, ensuring that their participation is recognized in the healthcare network. It clarifies that the inclusion of pharmacies in drug benefit networks does not fulfill the requirement for network adequacy. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.