HB402 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Joe LovvornRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Pharmacists, authorized to prescribe vaccines and immunizations allowed to administer, required to recommend annual well-child visits for certain children administered a vaccine or immunization, Sec. 34-23-13 added.

Summary

HB402 would let licensed pharmacists prescribe vaccines they are allowed to administer and require them to advise well-child visits for children under nine who receive vaccines.

What This Bill Does

It clarifies that a licensed pharmacist may prescribe vaccines or immunizations that they are legally authorized to administer. Specifically, it allows pharmacists to prescribe the seasonal influenza vaccine for anyone age 3 and older, and any vaccine they are authorized by law to administer for anyone age 9 and older. It also requires pharmacists who vaccinate a child under nine to inform the child and their caregiver about the importance of annual well-child visits with a pediatrician or other licensed primary care provider. The act would take effect on the first day of the third month after it is enacted into law.

Who It Affects

• Pharmacists, who gain authority to prescribe vaccines they administer.
• Individuals aged 3 and older for the influenza vaccine; individuals aged 9 and older for other vaccines they are authorized to administer.
• Children under nine who receive a vaccine and their adult caregivers (they will be informed about the importance of annual well-child visits).
• Pediatricians and other licensed primary care providers who may see increased well-child visits for under-nine children.

Key Provisions

• Adds Section 34-23-13 authorizing pharmacists to prescribe: (a) seasonal influenza vaccine for individuals 3 years or older; (b) any vaccine or immunization that the pharmacist is legally allowed to administer to individuals 9 years or older.
• Requires a pharmacist administering a vaccine to a child under nine to inform the child and accompanying caregiver about the importance of annual well-child visits with a pediatrician or other licensed primary care provider.
• Specifies the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Pharmacies and Pharmacists