Ford Research Group
Since March 2016, pharmacists licensed in Wisconsin have had the legal authority to administer non-vaccine medications via injection if they comply with training and reporting requirements. This authority represents a significant facilitating factor for community pharmacists to offer injectable naltrexone as a service for individuals with an opioid use disorder.
| Wisconsin Law Citations | Intended Purpose of Cited Wisconsin Laws |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin statute for Pharmacy Practice [(Section 450.035 (1r)] | Provides statutory authority for pharmacists to administer non-vaccine drugs via injection after completing specific training |
| Wisconsin statute for Pharmacy Practice [(Section 450.035 (1t))] | Provides statutory authority for pharmacist interns to administer non-vaccine drugs via injection after completing specific training |
| Wisconsin Pharmacy Examining Board (in Chap Phar 7 section 7.10) | Establishes additional requirements for pharmacists and pharmacist interns who are administering non-vaccine drugs via injection |
| Wisconsin statute for Medical Practices [Section 448.03(2)] | Authorizes physicians to delegate patient care services to other health care providers through a collaborative practice agreement between physicians and pharmacists. |
| Wisconsin statute for Pharmacy Practice [(Section 450.033)] | Provides statutory authority for pharmacists to perform any patient care service delegated to a pharmacist by a physician |