1. To the extent authorized by federal law, a pharmacist who registers with the Board to engage in the activity authorized by this section may, in accordance with the requirements of the protocol prescribed pursuant to subsection 2: (a) Assess a patient to determine whether: (1) The patient has an opioid use disorder; and (2) Medication-assisted treatment would be appropriate for the patient; (b) Counsel and provide information to the patient concerning evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorders, including, without limitation, medication-assisted treatment; and (c) Prescribe and dispense a drug for medication-assisted treatment. 2. The Board shall adopt regulations: (a) Prescribing the requirements to register with the Board to engage in the activity authorized by this section; and (b) Establishing a protocol for the actions authorized by this section. 3. As used in this section, medication-assisted treatment means treatment for an opioid use disorder using medication approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for that purpose.
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