Allows pharmacists to administer certain medications under specific conditions in Florida.

This bill, known as the "Connecting to Care Act," amends Florida law to allow pharmacists to administer long-acting antipsychotic medications and medications for the treatment of opiate addiction by injection under certain conditions. It requires pharmacists to complete an 8-hour continuing education course on the safe and effective administration of these medications. The act also mandates that each licensed service provider adopt written protocols for medication-assisted treatment, specifying procedures for administering medication in conjunction with counseling or psychosocial treatment.

Allows pharmacists to administer certain medications under specific conditions in Florida.

This bill, known as the "Connecting to Care Act," amends Florida law to allow pharmacists to administer long-acting antipsychotic medications and medications for the treatment of opiate addiction by injection under certain conditions. It requires pharmacists to complete an 8-hour continuing education course on the safe and effective administration of these medications. The act also mandates that each licensed service provider adopt written protocols for medication-assisted treatment, specifying procedures for administering medication in conjunction with counseling or psychosocial treatment.