Texas HB3540 expands the scope of pharmacy practice to include administering immunizations and vaccinations by pharmacists.

The Texas House Bill 3540 amends the Occupations Code to redefine the practice of pharmacy. It allows pharmacists to administer immunizations and vaccinations to patients aged three and older, provided the immunizations are FDA-approved or listed in the CDC's routine immunization schedule. The bill also mandates that pharmacists notify prescribing physicians within a specified timeframe after administering an immunization or vaccination. It sets minimum education and continuing education standards for pharmacists involved in ordering or administering immunizations or vaccinations.

Texas HB3540 expands the scope of pharmacy practice to include administering immunizations and vaccinations by pharmacists.

The Texas House Bill 3540 amends the Occupations Code to redefine the practice of pharmacy. It allows pharmacists to administer immunizations and vaccinations to patients aged three and older, provided the immunizations are FDA-approved or listed in the CDC's routine immunization schedule. The bill also mandates that pharmacists notify prescribing physicians within a specified timeframe after administering an immunization or vaccination. It sets minimum education and continuing education standards for pharmacists involved in ordering or administering immunizations or vaccinations.