The bill amends Section 5-19.1-36 of the General Laws concerning pharmacies, specifically regarding the prescribing and dispensing of hormonal contraceptives by pharmacists. It allows pharmacists to prescribe and dispense all short-term, FDA-approved hormonal contraceptives. The bill removes the limitation on initial prescriptions to a three-month supply and changes the consultation requirements for the state board of pharmacy, which will now only consult with the Rhode Island Department of Health rather than the Rhode Island medical board and the Rhode Island state board of nursing. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
476: 5-19.1-36