Minnesota SF1144 modifies optometrists' drug prescription and administration limits.

Minnesota SF1144 amends the definition of optometry to allow optometrists to prescribe certain drugs for specific durations without physician consultation. It permits optometrists to prescribe Schedule II and III oral legend drugs and oral steroids for up to ten days, oral antivirals for up to ten days, steroids for up to 14 days, and oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors for up to seven days. The bill also specifies that optometrists cannot administer legend drugs intravenously, intramuscularly, or by injection except for certain treatments or conditions.

Minnesota SF1144 modifies optometrists' drug prescription and administration limits.

Minnesota SF1144 amends the definition of optometry to allow optometrists to prescribe certain drugs for specific durations without physician consultation. It permits optometrists to prescribe Schedule II and III oral legend drugs and oral steroids for up to ten days, oral antivirals for up to ten days, steroids for up to 14 days, and oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors for up to seven days. The bill also specifies that optometrists cannot administer legend drugs intravenously, intramuscularly, or by injection except for certain treatments or conditions.