Illinois HB3489 allows pharmacists to dispense contraceptives, including emergency contraception, under specific conditions.
Illinois HB3489 amends the Pharmacy Practice Act to allow pharmacists to dispense contraceptives, including emergency contraception, without a prior patient-pharmacist relationship. Pharmacists must complete a training program, assess patient risk, and provide counseling. The Illinois Public Aid Code is also amended to cover these services under Medicaid. The bill specifies conditions for dispensing, including patient assessment and notification of the patient's physician.
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