The bill amends existing Florida statutes regarding the prescribing authority of physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). It removes the requirement for supervising physicians to notify the Department of Health in writing when delegating prescribing authority to physician assistants and eliminates the need to include the supervising physician's name on prescriptions issued by physician assistants. Additionally, the bill revises the drug formulary for physician assistants, allowing them to prescribe certain medications under specified conditions, including a new provision that permits a 30-day supply of Schedule II psychiatric mental health controlled substances.

For APRNs, the bill establishes a committee to recommend a formulary of controlled substances they may not prescribe or may prescribe only under specific conditions. The committee will consist of advanced practice registered nurses, physicians with experience working with them, and a pharmacist. The formulary will restrict the prescribing of psychiatric mental health controlled substances for children under 18 to a 30-day supply, with exceptions for psychiatric nurses. The bill aims to streamline the prescribing process while ensuring patient safety and effective medication management. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 683 c1: 459.022, 464.012