The bill amends Florida Statutes to enhance the regulations surrounding electronic prescribing by health care practitioners. It revises the requirements for practitioners who are licensed to prescribe medicinal drugs, mandating that they electronically transmit prescriptions unless they meet certain exceptions. These exceptions include situations where a practitioner prescribes fewer than 100 prescriptions annually, is located in a state of emergency area, or has been granted a waiver due to economic hardship or technological limitations. New provisions also allow for temporary failures in electronic prescribing due to technological issues, provided these are documented in the patient record.

Additionally, the bill updates cross-references in sections related to physician assistants, ensuring that their prescribing practices align with the new electronic prescription requirements. It specifies that prescriptions can be in either paper or electronic form, but must comply with existing regulations. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the prescription process while maintaining flexibility for practitioners facing unique challenges.

Statutes affected:
H 1297 Filed: 458.347, 459.022
H 1297 e1: 458.347, 459.022