Current through L. 2024, ch. 259
Section 32-1979.02 - Oral fluoride varnish; prescription and administration authority; requirementsA. A pharmacist who is licensed pursuant to this chapter and who meets the requirements of this section may prescribe and administer oral fluoride varnish.B. A pharmacist who wishes to administer oral fluoride varnish pursuant to this section shall successfully complete a course of training accredited by the accreditation council for pharmacy education on the use of a caries risk assessment and oral fluoride varnish application, or other board-approved training that complies with American dental association guidelines.C. A pharmacist who administers oral fluoride varnish pursuant to this section shall do all of the following:1. Perform a caries risk assessment with each patient and make any necessary referrals to a dentist or physician for moderate or high-risk patients within five business days.2. Provide each patient with a fluoride record card to be shared with other providers to track fluoride treatments.3. Inform each patient that fluoride varnish is not sufficient dental care and encourage each patient to see a dentist on a regular basis.4. Make and keep records for at least one year following the administration of oral fluoride varnish.D. A pharmacist may not give or receive, either directly or indirectly, a payment, kickback, rebate, bonus or other remuneration for a referral to a dentist or physician pursuant to subsection C of this section.Amended by L. 2021, ch. 278,s. 2, eff. 9/29/2021.Added by L. 2017, ch. 117,s. 1, eff. 8/9/2017.