Pharmacists may manage medicines with providers under agreements

Pharmacists may manage patients’ drug treatment under a written agreement with a provider. The agreement may involve one or more pharmacists and providers. A healthcare professional with prescribing privileges may join if employed with or by a collaborating provider. The pharmacist must have advanced training and experience relevant to the work. The agreement must be voluntary, follow clinical guidelines and standards of care, and serve the patient’s best interests. The law took effect July 1, 2026.

The parties may begin following their agreement once all required paperwork is complete; no approval or denial process is required. This applies to parties to a collaborative pharmacy practice agreement. The parties must answer board questions and clarify issues about the agreement. The parties must review and sign the agreement each year. The law took effect July 1, 2026.