Senate Bill 42 aims to expand the role of pharmacists in Wisconsin by allowing them to prescribe and dispense hormonal contraceptive patches and self-administered oral hormonal contraceptives to individuals aged 18 and older. The bill mandates the Pharmacy Examining Board to establish rules for this process, which must include a self-assessment questionnaire for patients, developed in line with guidelines from the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. This questionnaire will inform patients that hormonal contraceptives do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases and recommend annual consultations with a healthcare provider. Additionally, pharmacists must report prescriptions to the patient's primary healthcare practitioner and ensure that patients have undergone a blood pressure screening before prescribing.

The bill also includes provisions for malpractice liability insurance for pharmacists who prescribe contraceptives and ensures that any contraceptives covered under the Medical Assistance program are reimbursed when prescribed by pharmacists. The legislation allows for emergency rule-making procedures to implement these changes, with specific provisions for the Pharmacy Examining Board to bypass certain requirements typically needed for emergency rules. The effective date for the bill is set for January 1, 2026, with emergency rules taking effect immediately after publication.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 450.095(title), 450.095, 450.095(3)