Healthy Skepticism Library item: 9159

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Publication type: Journal Article

Shefcheck SL, Thomas J 3rd.
The outlook for pharmacist initiation and modification of drug therapy.
J Am Pharm Assoc (Wash) 1996 Oct; NS36:(10):597-604

Abstract:

Changing state laws to permit an expanded scope of practice for pharmacists is a key step in positioning pharmacists to provide pharmaceutical care. Sixteen states currently allow pharmacists to initiate and/or modify drug therapy; legislation is proposed in 15 other states. Twenty-eight of the 44 states that completed the survey allow pharmacists neither dependent nor independent authority to prescribe. Physician opposition was often cited as a barrier to passage of legislation. The Indian Health Service and the Department of Veterans Affairs extend pharmacists independent prescribing authority.

Keywords:
Humans Legislation, Pharmacy/trends* Pharmaceutical Services/legislation & jurisprudence* Pharmacists/legislation & jurisprudence* Prescriptions, Drug United States