Bill Status of HB 5462   103rd General Assembly

Short Description:  PHARMACISTS-VACCINES & DOSAGE

House Sponsors
Rep. Anna Moeller

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
215 ILCS 5/356z.63
225 ILCS 85/3
225 ILCS 85/20from Ch. 111, par. 4140
225 ILCS 85/24from Ch. 111, par. 4144
305 ILCS 5/5-5.12from Ch. 23, par. 5-5.12
225 ILCS 85/9.6 rep.

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Pharmacy Practice Act. Provides that it is the practice of pharmacy to order and administer vaccines to patients 7 years of age and older for COVID-19 or influenza subcutaneously, intramuscularly, or orally as authorized, approved, or licensed by the United States Food and Drug Administration or in accordance with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Recommended Immunization Schedule or the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Health Information for International Travel (rather than as authorized, approved, or licensed by the United States Food and Drug Administration). Provides that a pharmacist who is exercising his or her professional judgment may change the quantity of medication prescribed if specified conditions are satisfied. Provides that a pharmacist may change the dosage form of a prescription if it is in the best interest of patient care, so long as the prescriber's directions are also modified to equate to an equivalent amount of drug dispensed as prescribed. Provides that a pharmacist may complete missing information on a prescription if there is evidence to support the change. Repeals provisions concerning the administration of vaccines, tests, and therapeutics by registered pharmacy technicians and student pharmacists. Makes other changes. Amends the Illinois Insurance Code and the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that the ordering and administration of vaccines by a pharmacist as part of the practice of pharmacy shall be covered and reimbursed under the medical assistance program and by other insurers at no less than the rate that the vaccine is reimbursed at when ordered and administered by a licensed physician.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/9/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Anna Moeller
  2/9/2024HouseFirst Reading
  2/9/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  1/7/2025HouseSession Sine Die

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