Connecticut: Working to expand scope of practice

Last month, NCPA sent letters of support to the Connecticut General Assembly Joint General Law Committee in favor of House Bill 6768 and Senate Bill 1102. HB 6768 allows pharmacists to independently prescribe FDA-approved hormonal and emergency contraceptives and includes protections for pharmacists who dispense pregnancy termination drugs. SB 1102 permits pharmacists to administer test-to-treat services for influenza, COVID-19 and HIV PEP/PrEP therapies, and to vaccinate individuals over the age of 12. It also includes insurance coverage for medication administration by pharmacists.