Authorize pharmacists to test, treat certain health conditions

Summary

The legislation expands pharmacists’ duties to include respiratory health screenings, diagnostic testing and treatment, and directs health insurers and sickness/accident plans to pay for those services when the patient’s policy covers them. It applies to pharmacists working under consult agreements and following existing Ohio rules. The goal is to improve access to care by using pharmacists’ expertise.

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