Section 108 Pharmacist Authority to Administer Therapies

The definition of "Administer" in section 1 of chapter 94C of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2022 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out clause (c) and inserting in place thereof the following clause:-

(c) a registered pharmacist acting in accordance with: (i) regulations promulgated by the department, in consultation with the board of registration in pharmacy and the department of mental health, governing pharmacist administration of medications for treatment of mental health and substance use disorder and at the direction of a prescribing practitioner in the course of the practitioner's professional practice; (ii) a prescription for testosterone for gender-affirming care in the course of the practitioner's professional practice; or (iii) a prescription for the treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted infections, including those defined in regulation by the department pursuant to section 121B of chapter 111 or for the prevention of HIV; or.