HF 2426 (LSB 5985YH (3) 91)

HOUSE FILE 2426

BY  WOOD and MATSON

A BILL FOR

An Act adding epinephrine delivery systems to statewide protocols under which pharmacists may order and administer drugs and vaccines to adults.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 155A.3, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new subsection:
   NEW SUBSECTION.  17A.  “Epinephrine delivery system” means a device for immediate self-administration or administration by another trained individual of a measured dose of epinephrine to a person at risk of anaphylaxis, including epinephrine auto-injectors and epinephrine nasal sprays.
    Sec. 2.  Section 155A.46, subsection 2, paragraph a, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new subparagraph:
   NEW SUBPARAGRAPH.  (6)  An epinephrine delivery system as defined in section 155A.3.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill adds epinephrine delivery systems to statewide protocols under which pharmacists may order and administer drugs and vaccines to adults. The bill defines “epinephrine delivery system” as a device for immediate self-administration or administration by another trained individual of a measured dose of epinephrine to a person at risk of anaphylaxis, including epinephrine auto-injectors and epinephrine nasal sprays.