Alabama § 34-23-77 - Collaborative Practice Agreement.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 34-23-77 — Collaborative Practice Agreement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-23-77. Collaborative Practice Agreement.
(a) A pharmacist licensed by the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy and a physician licensed by the Medical Licensure Commission may enter into a collaborative practice agreement.
(b) A copy of the collaborative practice agreement and any amendment thereto shall be submitted to each respective board within 10 days after the agreement is signed by both parties.
(c) A collaborative practice agreement and any amendment thereto shall not become effective until approved by the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy and the State Board of Medical Examiners.
(d) The Alabama State Board of Pharmacy and the State Board of Medical Examiners shall each adopt rules to implement this section. The initial rules shall be adopted not later than October 1, 2019.
(e) A collaborative practice agreement between a licensed pharmacist and a licensed physician may not be approved unless both the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy and State Board of Medical Examiners have rules in effect implementing this section.
(f) Fees for physicians participating in a collaborative practice with a licensed pharmacist shall be collected and retained by the State Board of Medical Examiners. Fees for pharmacists participating in a collaborative practice with a licensed physician shall be collected and retained by the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy. The fee for a physician participating in a collaborative practice shall be set by the State Board of Medical Examiners in an amount not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300). The fee for a pharmacist participating in a collaborative practice shall be set by the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy in an amount not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300).
(g) Nothing in this section shall preclude a pharmacist licensed by the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy employed by a licensed health care facility from executing approved medical protocols within the facility.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 34-23-77
What does Code of Alabama § 34-23-77 cover?
Section 34-23-77 ("Collaborative Practice Agreement.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 34-23-77?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 34-23-77" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 34-23-77 apply to my situation?
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