New York A09260 expands COVID-19 immunization authority to pharmacists and nurse practitioners.

New York A09260 amends the education law to allow licensed pharmacists and certified nurse practitioners to prescribe and order COVID-19 immunizations. It also permits physicians to issue non-patient specific orders to pharmacists for COVID-19 immunizations for patients two years of age and older. Additionally, pharmacists can issue patient specific orders for COVID-19 immunizations for patients two years of age and older. This bill aims to enhance access to COVID-19 immunizations by expanding the roles of healthcare providers.

New York A09260 expands COVID-19 immunization authority to pharmacists and nurse practitioners.

New York A09260 amends the education law to allow licensed pharmacists and certified nurse practitioners to prescribe and order COVID-19 immunizations. It also permits physicians to issue non-patient specific orders to pharmacists for COVID-19 immunizations for patients two years of age and older. Additionally, pharmacists can issue patient specific orders for COVID-19 immunizations for patients two years of age and older. This bill aims to enhance access to COVID-19 immunizations by expanding the roles of healthcare providers.