New York S08716 expands the ability of licensed pharmacists and nurse practitioners to prescribe and order COVID-19 immunizations.

New York S08716 amends the education law to allow licensed pharmacists and 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. The bill aims to enhance access to COVID-19 immunizations by expanding the roles of healthcare professionals.

New York S08716 expands the ability of licensed pharmacists and nurse practitioners to prescribe and order COVID-19 immunizations.

New York S08716 amends the education law to allow licensed pharmacists and 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. The bill aims to enhance access to COVID-19 immunizations by expanding the roles of healthcare professionals.