New Jersey A5539 allows pharmacists to administer certain long-acting injectable drugs.
New Jersey A5539 permits pharmacists to administer long-acting injectable drugs, which are FDA-approved medications injected to treat psychiatric conditions for up to 24 weeks. The bill also allows appropriately educated and qualified pharmacists, pharmacy interns, pharmacy externs, and pharmacy technicians to administer influenza and COVID-19 vaccines to patients aged five and older, with parental permission for those under 18. The bill takes effect immediately.
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