After long negotiations and processes, the Minnesota pharmacy community can celebrate the enactment of several priorities related to vaccinations, HIV care and payment for pharmacy services. Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.) signed into law a large omnibus bill (HF5247) which includes language from several bills: HF 1197 allows pharmacists to deliver COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to patients three (3) and older; HF2466 allows pharmacists to prescribe and administer HIV PEP/PREP after completing an accredited training program; and HF 2503 mandates coverage from health plans for pharmacist-provided services within their scope of practice if the health plan covers the same service when provided by a physician. We applaud the Minnesota Pharmacists Association and the Minnesota Pharmacy Alliance for their great accomplishment!
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