Pharmacists - Administration of Injectable Medications for Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sponsor: Clarence K. Lam (District 12)Committee: Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsSubject: Health OccupationsStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 720 (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Defining 'injectable medications for treatment of sexually transmitted infections' for purposes of authorizing pharmacists to administer the medications; and requiring certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations, the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, and the Maryland Children's Health Program to provide certain coverage for the administration of the medication by a pharmacist.
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Testimony (17)
MGA witness listFAV 16FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Tarleton, Marie | Maryland Academy of Advanced Practice Clinicians | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Price, Sarahlobbyist | Maryland Retailers Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Akwakoku, Belawoelobbyist | National Community Pharmacy Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Crain, Elaine | Self | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | (MD), State of Maryland | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gilliams, Elizabeth | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Haft, Dr. Howard | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Hoffman, C.P. | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Lam, Clarence | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lam, Clarence | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Locklair, Caileylobbyist | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Lam, Senator Lamlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Lam, Senator Lamlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Tiffin, Scottlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Celentano, Matthewlobbyist | Funk & Bolton, P.A. | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVPrice, SarahMaryland Retailers AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association
FAVAkwakoku, BelawoeNational Community Pharmacy AssociationRegistered for: Cigna Corporate Services, LLC; National Community Pharmacists Association
FAVLocklair, CaileyRegistered for: HPSO Investments LLC, T/A Riverboat on the Potomac; Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association
UNFCelentano, MatthewFunk & Bolton, P.A.Registered for: 38 Degrees North; Advanced Energy United; Alliance of Maryland Dental Plans; Allstate Insurance Company; America's Health Insurance Plans; American Council of Life Insurers…