Iowa HF2205 prohibits restrictions on pharmacists' and practitioners' authority to prescribe, order, dispense, or administer medications.

Iowa HF2205 aims to protect pharmacists' and practitioners' authority to prescribe, order, dispense, and administer medications. The bill prohibits the board of pharmacy, any health-related professional board, and any employer from restricting this authority in a way that deters the use of medications or treatments according to the professional judgment and scope of practice of the pharmacist or practitioner. Such restrictions are deemed unenforceable and cannot be the basis for disciplinary action.

Iowa HF2205 prohibits restrictions on pharmacists' and practitioners' authority to prescribe, order, dispense, or administer medications.

Iowa HF2205 aims to protect pharmacists' and practitioners' authority to prescribe, order, dispense, and administer medications. The bill prohibits the board of pharmacy, any health-related professional board, and any employer from restricting this authority in a way that deters the use of medications or treatments according to the professional judgment and scope of practice of the pharmacist or practitioner. Such restrictions are deemed unenforceable and cannot be the basis for disciplinary action.