SB230

Ohio SB230 authorizes pharmacists to screen, test, and treat certain health conditions, including respiratory illnesses.

Ohio SB230 amends the state's Revised Code to expand pharmacists' authority. Pharmacists can now screen, test, and treat specific health conditions, including influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus. The bill also allows pharmacists to order and administer laboratory and diagnostic tests, evaluate results, and provide treatment for these conditions. Additionally, pharmacists can initiate drug therapy, cure, or mitigate these conditions. The bill specifies that these activities must be covered by the patient's insurance policy or public employee benefit plan.