This bill amends the pharmacy act of the state of Kansas to allow pharmacists to administer vaccines under a vaccination protocol. Specifically, it modifies K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 65-1626a to include the administration of vaccines approved or authorized by the United States Food and Drug Administration to individuals at least seven years of age, or the age recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The bill also clarifies the definition of the "practice of pharmacy" to encompass this new responsibility, while maintaining existing provisions related to drug management and patient care.

Additionally, the bill repeals the existing section of K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 65-1626a, streamlining the legal framework surrounding pharmacy practices. It specifies that pharmacists are prohibited from administering vaccines unless they are part of an established vaccination protocol and lists specific vaccines that can be administered, including cholera, monkeypox, and others. The bill aims to enhance the role of pharmacists in public health by expanding their capabilities in vaccine administration while ensuring that they operate within defined legal and professional boundaries.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 65-1626a