SB60 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Cam Ward

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians supervised by pharmacist, appropriately trained, authorized to provide therapeutic diabetic shoes and inserts

Summary

SB60 would allow trained pharmacists or trained pharmacy technicians, under direct supervision, to provide therapeutic diabetic shoes and inserts.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, licensed pharmacists or registered pharmacy technicians who are appropriately trained could supply therapeutic diabetic shoes and inserts. Training requirements include courses or certifications listed in the bill, such as NC Orthotic and Prosthetic Education programs, manufacturer fitting courses, recognized certification programs, or continuing education from the Alabama Pharmacy Association or Board of Pharmacy. The services and products would be identified by specific HCPCS codes (A5500, A5510, A5512, A5513) to ensure proper fitting and management. The act would operate notwithstanding the existing Prosthetics and Orthotics Act and include an effective date set for the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

Who It Affects

• Licensed pharmacists in Alabama would be allowed to provide therapeutic diabetic shoes and inserts, if they are appropriately trained and act under direct supervision.
• Registered pharmacy technicians who are appropriately trained would be allowed to provide therapeutic diabetic shoes and inserts under direct supervision of a pharmacist.

Key Provisions

• Allows an appropriately trained licensed pharmacist or an appropriately trained registered pharmacy technician, under direct supervision of a pharmacist, to provide therapeutic diabetic shoes and inserts.
• Defines 'appropriately trained' as meeting one of four options: NC orthotics and prosthetics education course; an appropriate manufacturer's training course with fitting and assessment; a course approved by a nationally recognized orthotic and prosthetic certification/accreditation organization recognized by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies; or a continuing education course offered by the Alabama Pharmacy Association or the Alabama Board of Pharmacy.
• Describes 'therapeutic diabetic shoes and inserts' using HCPCS codes A5500, A5510, A5512, and A5513, with details about fitting, materials, and customization for diabetics.
• Notwithstanding the Prosthetics and Orthotics Act, this bill allows pharmacists and technically trained staff to provide these shoes and inserts.
• Effective date is the first day of the third month after the bill is passed and approved by the Governor, or otherwise becomes law.

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Subjects

Pharmacists