Pharmacists - Nicotine Replacement Therapy Medication
Sponsor: Harry Bhandari (District 8)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health OccupationsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 319 (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing a pharmacist who meets the requirements of regulations adopted by the State Board of Pharmacy to prescribe and dispense nicotine replacement therapy medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the purpose of aiding in tobacco cessation or smoking cessation.
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Testimony (20)
MGA witness listFAV 16FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Sylvester, Meredith | Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center - Pharmacist Driven Smoking Cessation Program | Oral |
| FAV | Watson, Kristin | Kristin Watson | Oral |
| FAV | Eck, Raimee | Maryland Public Health Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Adams, MD, Joseph | Maryland-DC Society of Addiction Medicine | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Frey, Leslie | Montgomery County | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Truong, Hoai-an | University of Maryland Eastern Shore | Oral |
| FAV | Eddington, Dean Natalie | University of Maryland School of Pharmacy | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Burdalski, Catherine | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Casper, Alekslobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Chasler, Jess | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Bhandari, Delegate Bhandarilegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Galiatsatos, Panagis | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Inniss, Blair | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Vo, Hang | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Vogel, Mary | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | State of, Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Wise, Steve | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Horton, Aliyahlobbyist | Maryland Pharmacists Association | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Price, Sarahlobbyist | Maryland Retailers Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Kristin WatsonFAV 1
Montgomery CountyFAV 1
Registered lobbyists who testified
FWAPrice, SarahMaryland Retailers AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association