The bill amends Chapter 94C by adding a new section, 19G, which allows pharmacists to order, test, screen, and treat specific health conditions, including influenza, streptococcal infections, and COVID-19, as well as other public health threats identified by the department. The bill mandates the establishment of standard procedures for pharmacists to follow in these activities and permits the use of tests that are waived under federal regulations. Additionally, pharmacists are allowed to delegate certain administrative and technical tasks to pharmacy technicians under their supervision.

Furthermore, the bill ensures that health benefit plans cannot deny reimbursement for services performed by pharmacists that fall within their licensed scope, provided these services would be covered if performed by a physician, advanced practice nurse, or physician's assistant. Insurance carriers and pharmacy benefit managers are required to create appropriate provider and consult codes to facilitate compensation for pharmacists under this new framework.