AN ACT to create and enact two new sections to chapter 43-15 and a new subsection to section 43-48-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prescriptive authority of pharmacists and therapeutic substitution; to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 26.1-36.11-01 and section 43-15-01 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the scope of practice of pharmacists; to repeal section 43-15-25.3 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to approved laboratory tests; and to prov...

Summary

The bill adds new sections to the state code granting pharmacists prescriptive authority and the ability to perform therapeutic substitution, and it updates definitions of pharmacy practice, including comprehensive medication management and emergency refills. It also repeals an outdated provision on approved laboratory tests. These changes broaden what pharmacists can do for patients and clarify their collaborative role with prescribers.

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