Proposed Changes to Pharmacy Practice and Trauma Center Medication …

The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this bill would change the scope of practice for pharmacists in Florida trauma centers, potentially altering emergency care protocols and staffing requirements for Level I and II trauma facilities.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Pharmacists

The bill expands their scope of practice and establishes new eligibility criteria for performing emergency medication administration in trauma centers.

Level I and II trauma centers

These facilities must maintain specific documentation of pharmacist qualifications if they choose to employ them for emergency medication administration.

Physicians

They are authorized to direct pharmacists to administer medications during life-threatening emergencies in trauma centers.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

The bill was introduced in the 2026 legislative session but did not advance past the committee stage. context

Summary

This bill would expand the definition of pharmacy practice to include new clinical services and authorize qualified pharmacists to administer medications in trauma centers during life-threatening emergencies. It establishes specific training requirements for pharmacists performing these emergency tasks and mandates that trauma centers maintain documentation of these qualifications.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can any pharmacist administer medication in a trauma center under this bill?

No. A pharmacist must be directed by a licensed physician and must have either completed an accredited postgraduate residency or have at least 3 years of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting.

What new services can pharmacists perform under the updated definition of pharmacy practice?

The bill includes ordering and evaluating laboratory or clinical tests, conducting patient assessments, and ordering/administering certain federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-waived tests.

Does this bill allow pharmacists to diagnose diseases?

No. The bill explicitly states that the definition of pharmacy practice may not be interpreted to permit the diagnosis or treatment of any disease, except as otherwise permitted by law.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this bill would change the scope of practice for pharmacists in Florida trauma centers, potentially altering emergency care protocols and staffing requirements for Level I and II trauma facilities.