2024 Provider Status End-of-Year Legislative Update

One hundred sixty-five bills pertaining to pharmacist scope of practice and payment for pharmacist-provided patient care services were introduced in 41 states during the 2024 legislative session. Several of the bills focused on addressing public health concerns, including vaccination authority, test and treat services, and prescribing of HIV prophylaxis medications.

Forty-five bills in 31 states have passed their respective legislatures and been signed into law. Below are highlights of laws that have been enacted.

While these legislative victories represent significant progress in expanding pharmacist scope of practice and securing payment for pharmacist-provided services, it’s important to recognize that this is only a fraction of the legislative work undertaken by state pharmacy associations. Beyond payment and scope, state pharmacy associations engage in a wide range of advocacy efforts to advance the profession and improve patient care. These efforts include tackling issues such as drug pricing transparency, patient access to medications, regulatory compliance, and broader public health initiatives. The work of state pharmacy associations is multifaceted, encompassing a comprehensive approach to enhancing pharmacy practice at all levels.

Interested in supporting these efforts? We strongly encourage interested partners to reach out to the state associations to support these advocacy efforts through sponsorships, exhibiting, and other collaborative opportunities.

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