Protocol Packages
Immunization and Travel & Rabies Vaccine Protocols
Immunization and Travel & Rabies Vaccine Protocols
The Immunization protocol package includes the following:
- Protocols and administration records for each of the vaccines in the recommended immunization schedules for persons five years of age and older
- Protocol and administration record for COVID-19 vaccine (2024-2025 formulas) updated November 2024
- Protocol and administration record for RSV vaccine (adults and pregnant individuals) updated August 2024
- CDC Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule 2024 (Age 19 years and older)
- CDC Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule 2024 (age birth through 18 years)
Immunization Protocol Package Rates:
OPA Member: $40
Non-Member: $90
The Travel and Rabies Vaccine protocol package includes the following:
- Draft protocols and administration records for travel and rabies vaccines
- Protocols for pharmacist and pharmacy intern administration of cholera, Japanese encephalitis, typhoid, yellow fever and rabies vaccines.
Travel and Rabies Protocol Package Rates:
OPA Member: $25
Non-Member: $50
Long-Acting Injectable Protocols
Long-Acting Injectable Protocols
The Long-Acting Injectable protocol package includes draft protocols for pharmacist administration of the following:
- An opioid antagonist (e.g., naltrexone) used for treatment of drug addiction or for the treatment of alcohol dependence in accordance with approved labeling by the United States food and drug administration.
- An antipsychotic drug administered in a long-acting or extended-release form.
- Medroxyprogesterone acetate for non-pregnant women.
- Cobalamin (including the administration of cyanocobalamin, hydroxocobalamin or any other FDA-approved B12 injection).
Long-Acting Injectable Protocol Package Rates:
OPA Member
$15 per individual protocol
$40 full package
Non-Member
$20 per individual protocol
$60 full package
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Pharmacist Dispensing of Naloxone
Pharmacist Dispensing of Naloxone
The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy has developed this Sample Naloxone Dispensing Protocol for Pharmacies. Section 4729.44 of the Ohio Revised Code and rules 4729:1-3-04 and 4729:2-3-04 of the Ohio Administrative Code authorizes a pharmacist or pharmacy intern under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to dispense naloxone without a prescription in accordance with a physician-approved protocol. Other naloxone resources from the Board of Pharmacy to assist with implementation of the law can be found at https://www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/Pubs/NaloxoneResources.aspx.
Nicotine Use Disorder Protocol Package
The sample Nicotine Replacement Therapy Dispensing Protocol for pharmacies is referenced from section 4729.284 of the Ohio Revised Code, and Rule 4729:1-3-08 of the Ohio Administrative Code authorizes pharmacists to dispense nicotine replacement therapy to individuals aged 18 or older without a prescription. Dispensing must occur under a physician-authorized protocol, ensuring compliance with screening, follow-up care, and educational requirements. Additionally, the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy requires additional training before providing nicotine cessation care. Training is available through the Ohio Department of Health Supported Nicotine Use Disorder training program: https://ohiopharmacists.org/aws/OPA/pt/sd/news_article/325629/_parent/layout_interior_details/false.
Dispensing Epinephrine Autoinjectors without a Prescription
Dispensing Epinephrine Autoinjectors without a Prescription
Section 4729.47 of the Ohio Revised Code authorizes a pharmacist or pharmacy intern to dispense epinephrine autoinjectors without a prescription pursuant to a physician protocol. To implement this section of law, the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy has adopted the following rules:
4729:1-3-06 - Dispensing of epinephrine autoinjectors by pharmacists
4729:2-3-06- Dispensing of epinephrine autoinjectors by pharmacy interns
OPA has created a protocol as a member benefit for OPA members to use in their practices. This protocol meets the board requirements for a physician-established protocol for dispensing epinephrine autoinjectors without a prescription to individuals at least 18 years of age who meet the criteria specified in Ohio Revised Code and Administrative Code.
Protocol for Dispensing Epinephrine Autoinjectors without a Prescription
To assist pharmacists in understanding the new epinephrine laws, the board of pharmacy has developed a frequently asked questions document, available at: http://www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/EpiLaws.
