Ohio legislation · 136th General Assembly
Ohio HB1004: Allow pharmacist to dispense nicotine replacement, contraceptives
Status: Introduced, September 8, 2026
To amend sections 4723.4812 and 4729.284; to enact section 4729.286; and to repeal section 4731.90 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing pharmacist dispensing of nicotine replacement therapy and to authorize pharmacists to dispense oral contraceptive therapy pursuant to protocols developed by the State Board of Pharmacy.
What the bill says
To amend sections 4723.4812 and 4729.284; to enact section 4729.286; and to repeal section 4731.90 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing pharmacist dispensing of nicotine replacement therapy and to authorize pharmacists to dispense oral contraceptive therapy pursuant to protocols developed by the State Board of Pharmacy.
From the introduced text, September 8, 2026:
To amend sections 4723.4812 and 4729.284; to enact section 4729.286; and to repeal section 4731.90 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing pharmacist dispensing of nicotine replacement therapy and to authorize pharmacists to dispense oral contraceptive therapy pursuant to protocols developed by the State Board of Pharmacy. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That sections 4723.4812 and 4729.284 be amended and section 4729.286 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows: Sec. 4723.4812. (A) [DELETED: A certified nurse-midwife, clinical nurse specialist, or certified nurse practitioner who has established a protocol that meets the requirements of section 4729.284 of the Revised Code and the rules adopted under that section may authorize one or more pharmacists to use the protocol for the purpose of dispensing nicotine replacement therapy under section 4729.284 of the Revised Code.] [DELETED: (B) ] The board of nursing shall adopt rules establishing standards and procedures to be followed by a certified nurse-midwife, clinical nurse specialist, or certified nurse practitioner when prescribing a drug that may be administered by a pharmacist pursuant to section 4729.45 of the Revised Code. The rules shall be adopted in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code and in consultation with the state board of pharmacy. [DELETED: (C)] (B) A certified …
Sponsors
- Adam Bird (R, 63) · primary sponsor
- Marilyn John (R, 76) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Introduced
Subjects: Health Care, Health and Human Services, Occupational Licensing and Regulation
Common questions
- What is HB1004?
- HB1004 is a bill in the Ohio Legislature (136th General Assembly): Allow pharmacist to dispense nicotine replacement, contraceptives.
- What does HB1004 do?
- In its own words: To amend sections 4723.4812 and 4729.284; to enact section 4729.286; and to repeal section 4731.90 of the Revised Code to revise the law governing pharmacist dispensing of nicotine replacement therapy and to authorize pharmacists to dispense oral contraceptive therapy pursuant to protocols developed by the State Board of Pharmacy.
- What is the status of HB1004?
- Introduced as of September 8, 2026. Latest action: Introduced (September 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1004?
- Adam Bird (R, 63), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB1004?
- On the Ohio Legislature website: https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb1004
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