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May 11, 2023: The 11th amendment to the PREP Act extends COVID-19 and flu immunization authorization for qualified pharmacists and technicians. Learn more on our main COVID-19 page under recent updates and on our guidance page.


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consumers and pharmacy professionals regarding COVID-19



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TSBP Monthly Newsletter | May 2023

Our May 2023 newsletter was released today. It includes an overview of the adopted and proposed rules from the May 2023 Board meeting earlier this month. Read and subscribe to receive it below:
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May 23, 2023

 

PREP Act | 11th Amendment

The 11th amendment of the PREP Act extends the authorization of certain health care professionals, including pharmacists to order and administer, and pharmacy technicians to administer, COVID-19 and flu immunizations under certain conditions. It does not extend authorization for pharmacists to order and administer, or pharmacy technicians to administer childhood vaccines; this provision ended with the expiration of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration (May 11, 2023). Read more on our guidance page below:
▸ COVID-19 | Guidance Page

May 11, 2023

 

TSBP Monthly Newsletter | March 2023

Our March 2023 newsletter was released today. Read and subscribe to receive it below:
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March 24, 2023

 

DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day — April 22, 2023

The DEA's next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 10am to 2pm.
▸ Learn more on DEA's website

March 23, 2023

 


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