HB205 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Ron Johnson

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Pharmacists, collaborative practice agreements with a physician, agreements to be submitted to Bd. of Pharmacy and St. Bd. of Medical Examiners, Sec. 34-23-77 added

Summary

This bill lets licensed pharmacists and physicians form collaborative practice agreements, with filing and timing rules before they can take effect.

What This Bill Does

It authorizes pharmacists and physicians to enter into collaborative practice agreements. It requires a copy of the agreement and any amendments to be submitted to the corresponding boards within 10 days after signing. The agreement cannot become effective until both boards have received it. The boards may adopt rules to implement the act, and pharmacists employed in licensed healthcare facilities can continue to use approved medical protocols within those facilities.

Who It Affects

• Pharmacists licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy, who may enter into collaborative practice agreements with physicians and must submit the agreements to the boards within 10 days of signing.
• Physicians licensed by the State Board of Medical Examiners, who may enter into collaborative practice agreements with pharmacists and must submit the agreements to the boards within 10 days of signing.

Key Provisions

• Authorizes a collaborative practice agreement between a pharmacist and a physician.
• Requires a copy of the agreement and any amendments to be submitted to the Boards within 10 days of signing.
• The agreement does not become effective until both boards have received it.
• Each board may adopt rules to implement the act.
• Does not preclude pharmacists in licensed healthcare facilities from executing approved medical protocols within the facility.
• Effective immediately upon governor's approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Pharmacies and Pharmacists