designate the prescription drugs or devices that may be prescribed by a pharmacist under this section, beginning with prescription drugs or devices that address a public health concern that is designated by the Department of Health and Human Services, including:
(i)
post-exposure HIV prophylaxis;
(ii)
pre-exposure HIV prophylaxis;
(iii)
self-administered hormonal contraceptives;
(iv)
smoking cessation;
(v)
naloxone;
(vi)
fluoride;
(vii)
vaccines; and
(viii)
epinephrine.
(b)
create guidelines that a pharmacist must follow when prescribing a prescription drug or device, including guidelines:
(i)
for notifying the patient's primary care or other health care provider about the prescription; and
(ii)
to prevent the over-prescription of drugs or devices including but not limited to antibiotics;
(c)
address when a pharmacist should refer the patient to an appropriate health care provider or otherwise encourage the patient to seek further medical care; and
(d)
implement the provisions of this section.
(4)
The division shall make rules under Subsection (3) in collaboration with:
(a)
individuals representing pharmacies and pharmacists;
(b)
individuals representing physicians and advanced practice clinicians; and
(c)
(i)
if the executive director of the Department of Health and Human Services is a physician, the executive director of the Department of Health and Human Services;
(ii)
if the executive director of the Department of Health and Human Services is not a physician, a deputy director who is a physician in accordance with Subsection 26B-1-203(4); or
(iii)
a designee of the individual described in Section 26B-1-203.
(5)
Before November 1 of each year, the division, in consultation with the individuals described in Subsection (4), shall:
(a)
develop recommendations for statutory changes to improve patient access to prescribed drugs in the state; and
(b)
report the recommendations developed under Subsection (5)(a) to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee.
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