SB307 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

William “Bill” M. BeasleySenator

Democrat

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

SB307 would let Alabama pharmacists prescribe certain vaccines they may administer and require them to recommend annual well-child visits for young children who receive a vaccine.

What This Bill Does

The bill clarifies that a licensed pharmacist can prescribe vaccines or immunizations that they are authorized to administer by law. It specifies that a pharmacist may prescribe the seasonal influenza vaccine for people aged 3 and older, and any vaccine they are allowed to administer for people aged 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 primary care provider.

Who It Affects

• Pharmacists licensed by the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy, who gain explicit authority to prescribe vaccines they can administer.
• Children under nine who receive vaccines from a pharmacist and their caregivers, who will be informed about the importance of annual well-child visits.

Key Provisions

• A pharmacist may prescribe the seasonal influenza vaccine for individuals age 3 and older.
• A pharmacist may prescribe any vaccine or immunization that they are authorized by law to administer to individuals age 9 and older.
• If a pharmacist administers a vaccine to a child under nine, they must inform the child and accompanying caregiver about the importance of annual well-child visits with a pediatrician or licensed primary care provider.

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