House Bill No. 4106 introduces new regulations for pharmacists in licensed hospitals with more than 100 beds regarding the management of medication profiles for high-risk patients. The bill mandates that pharmacists must obtain an accurate medication profile for each high-risk patient admitted to the hospital, as determined by hospital policy. It also allows pharmacist-interns or pharmacy technicians to obtain these profiles if they meet specific training requirements set by the board. Additionally, the pharmacist-in-charge is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures for obtaining these medication profiles, including establishing a timeframe for completion.

Furthermore, the bill requires the board to adopt rules to implement these provisions, which will include specifying the contents of the patient medication profile and the training requirements for pharmacist-interns and pharmacy technicians. This legislation aims to enhance patient safety and ensure that high-risk patients receive appropriate medication management in hospital settings. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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