The bill amends the Public Health Code to update the provisions regarding the prescription and administration of epinephrine delivery systems, replacing the term "auto-injectable" with "epinephrine delivery system" throughout the relevant sections. It allows prescribers to issue prescriptions for these systems to authorized entities, which can include schools and other organizations that may encounter individuals at risk of anaphylaxis. The bill specifies that school employees trained in administering these systems can possess and use them, and it outlines the responsibilities of authorized entities in terms of storage, training, and reporting incidents involving the use of epinephrine delivery systems.

Additionally, the bill provides legal protections for prescribers, pharmacists, and authorized entities against civil liability when administering or dispensing epinephrine delivery systems, as long as their actions do not constitute gross negligence. It also establishes training requirements for individuals who will administer these systems, ensuring they are equipped to recognize and respond to anaphylaxis. The bill emphasizes that the administration of these systems does not constitute the practice of medicine and includes provisions for making these systems available to individuals experiencing anaphylaxis under specific conditions.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.17744
As Passed by the House: 333.17744