SB 230: Authorize pharmacists to test, treat certain health conditions

The bill aims to expand the authority of pharmacists to provide healthcare services. Currently, pharmacists are only allowed to provide certain services, such as interpreting prescriptions, dispensing medications, and counseling patients. The bill would allow pharmacists to conduct screenings, order and administer laboratory tests, evaluate results, and treat certain health conditions. Pharmacists would also be authorized to administer immunizations and inject medications, subject to certain conditions. The bill would also create a new section outlining the definition of "pharmacy" and "pharmacist care". The bill would allow health insurance companies to reimburse pharmacists for providing these services, subject to certain conditions. This would enable pharmacists to take on a more active role in providing healthcare services, potentially improving patient outcomes and reducing healthc…