The bill amends Florida Statutes regarding electronic prescribing by revising the requirements for health care practitioners who prescribe medicinal drugs. It designates that only practitioners who maintain a system of electronic health records, as defined in section 408.051(2)(c), may electronically transmit prescriptions. The bill establishes that this requirement will take effect upon the renewal of the practitioner's license or by July 1, 2026, whichever comes first. Exceptions to this requirement include practitioners who prescribe fewer than 100 prescriptions annually, those located in areas under a state of emergency, and those who have received a waiver due to economic hardship or other exceptional circumstances.

Additionally, the bill updates cross-references in sections related to physician assistants, ensuring that their prescribing practices align with the new electronic prescribing requirements. It specifies that prescriptions can be in either paper or electronic form, but must comply with the updated regulations. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1568 Filed: 458.347, 459.022