PHARMACY BOARD CRITICIZES LEGISLATURE

The Florida State Pharmacy Board is criticizing the Florida Legislature for not passing a bill that would have allowed Florida pharmacists to test and treat people for the flu and strep throat. Lawmakers failed to pass a proposal that would have authorized pharmacists, who have established written protocols with physicians and maintain $200,000 in professional liability insurance, to test and treat for influenza virus and streptococcal infections. The bill was opposed by physician groups.