New JerseyBill would let qualified pharmacists give psychiatric injections
If enacted, the bill would let qualified pharmacists give patients certain prescribed injections that treat or manage symptoms of psychiatric conditions.
What it does
A pharmacist could give a patient a prescribed, FDA-approved injection for a psychiatric condition if the pharmacist meets board-set education and qualification rules.
Argument forPatients prescribed certain psychiatric injections could have another way to receive treatment from a pharmacist who meets board requirements.
Argument againstPatients may face delays if no pharmacist who meets the board’s education and qualification rules is available to give their prescribed injection.
More detail
A pharmacist may give the injection when an authorized prescriber has prescribed it. The drug must be FDA-approved and injected to treat or manage symptoms of a psychiatric condition or disorder. A single dose may treat or manage symptoms for up to 24 weeks. The pharmacist must be educated and qualified under State Board of Pharmacy standards and follow rules jointly issued with the State Board of Medical Examiners. The act would take effect immediately if enacted.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 24Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health CommitteeIntroduced
HealthcareMental Health