Section R9-6-1301. Immunizations or Vaccines Requiring a Prescrip- tion Order for Pharmacist Administration

A.      In this Section, unless otherwise specified, the following defi- nitions apply:

1.        “Certified pharmacist” means an individual licensed under A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 18, who is authorized under A.A.C. R4-23-411 to administer immunizations or vaccines to adults.

2.        “Immunization” has the same meaning as in A.R.S. § 36- 671.

3.        “Prescription order” has the same meaning as in A.R.S. § 32-1901.

4.        “Vaccine” has the same meaning as “biological product” defined in 21 CFR 600.3 (April 1, 2008).

B.       The following immunizations or vaccines require a prescrip- tion order before the immunization or vaccine may be admin- istered under A.A.C. R4-23-411 by a certified pharmacist:

1.        Japanese Encephalitis vaccine,

2.        Rabies vaccine,

3.        Typhoid vaccines, and

4.        Yellow fever vaccine.

Historical Note

New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 15 A.A.R.

1793, effective October 5, 2009 (Supp. 09-4).