A3089

Authorizes pharmacists to dispense HIV prophylaxis without individual prescription under certain circumstances; mandates prescription benefits coverage.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

Authorizes pharmacists to dispense HIV prophylaxis without individual prescription under certain circumstances; mandates prescription benefits.

New Jersey A3089 authorizes pharmacists to dispense HIV prophylaxis without an individual prescription under specific conditions. It mandates prescription benefits coverage for prophylaxis provided under the bill. Pharmacists can furnish up to a 60-day supply of HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) without an individual prescription within any two-year period. To qualify, the patient must be HIV-negative, show no signs of acute HIV infection, and not be taking contraindicated medications.

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Where it stands

Current
Health Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee