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HB2676

Permitting a pharmacist to initiate therapy for certain conditions consistent with the pharmacist's education, training and experience, adding pharmacists who initiate such therapy to the healthcare stabilization fund and allowing a pharmacist to dispense a one-time emergency refill of a noncontrolled prescription drug for up to a 90-day supply when no refills remain.

Chamber Passed·2/25/26

Pharmacists in Kansas can initiate therapy for minor, self-limiting conditions and emergency refills.

Pharmacists in Kansas can initiate therapy for minor, self-limiting conditions, such as influenza, streptococcal pharyngitis, or urinary tract infections, if they meet specific criteria. This authority is consistent with their education, training, and experience. Pharmacists who initiate such therapy are added to the healthcare stabilization fund. Additionally, pharmacists can dispense a one-time emergency refill of a noncontrolled prescription drug for up to a 90-day supply when no refills remain.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 95–27 · Feb 25
Current
Public Health and Welfare Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 95 Nay: 27

95 Yea

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27 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 11

8:30 AM

Senate Public Health and Welfare Hearing

Feb 10

1:30 PM

House Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Mar 11

Senate

Senate Hearing: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 8:30 AM Room 142-S

Feb 26

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare

Feb 25

House

House Engrossed on Monday, February 23, 2026