This bill revises the authority of pharmacists to prescribe certain drugs or devices under specific circumstances. It includes new definitions to clarify the scope of this authority and amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 37-2-101, 37-2-102, 37-2-103, 37-2-104, 37-2-108, 37-7-101, and 37-7-103.

The amendments aim to enhance the role of pharmacists in patient care by allowing them to prescribe medications in limited situations, thereby improving access to necessary treatments. The bill seeks to ensure that pharmacists can operate within a defined framework while maintaining patient safety and care standards.

Statutes affected:
SB0112_1.pdf: 37-2-101, 37-2-102, 37-2-103, 37-2-104, 37-2-108, 37-7-101, 37-7-103
SB0112_2.pdf: 37-2-101, 37-2-102, 37-2-103, 37-2-104, 37-2-108, 37-7-101, 37-7-103
Amended: 37-2-101, 37-2-102, 37-2-103, 37-2-104, 37-2-108, 37-7-101, 37-7-103
Introduced: 37-2-101, 37-2-102, 37-2-103, 37-2-104, 37-2-108, 37-7-101, 37-7-103