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SB 79 - This act allows a pharmacist to dispense medication for HIV preexposure prophylaxis and HIV postexposure prophylaxis provided that the pharmacist had completed a training program. For medication for HIV preexposure prophylaxis, the pharmacist must document that the patient tested negative for HIV, the patient does not report any signs or symptoms of acute HIV infection, and the patient is not taking any contraindicated medications. For medication for HIV postexposure prophylaxis, the pharmacist must determine that the exposure occurred within the previous 72 hours, the patient meets the guidelines for the medication, and the patient is willing to undergo HIV testing. The pharmacist must provide counseling about the use of the medication, advise the patient that he or she must see a primary care physician to receive additional prescriptions, and notify the patient's primary care provider or provide a list of providers. The pharmacist may supply up to a 30-day supply of the medication every two years, unless the medication has been prescribed by the patient's primary care provider. This act is substantially similar to HB 2304 (2020). MATT KIMMINAU
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