Pharmacist Prescribing Protocols

In 2020, the Minnesota Legislature passed a law that allows pharmacists to independently prescribe three categories of drugs: self-administered hormonal contraceptives, opioid antagonists, and nicotine replacement products. In order to prescribe these drugs, pharmacists must follow protocols developed by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy. The protocols were developed in consultation with the Minnesota Department of Health, the Minnesota Boards of Medical Practice and Nursing, and professional associations representing advanced practice registered nurses, pharmacists, physicians, and physician assistants. Links to the protocols and related documents are found below.

Protocols

COVID-19 vaccine

• Protocols (standing orders) for pharmacists who administer the COVID-19 vaccine: visit the Minnesota Dept of Health Immunization Delivery in Pharmacy Settings page.

Pharmacist PEP/PREP Protocols and Documents
A Minnesota licensed pharmacist is authorized to prescribe and administer drugs to prevent the acquisition of HIV in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 151.37 Subd 17 and other applicable portions of statutes and rules.

• Pharmacist Prescribing Protocol HIV Prophylaxis Medications
• Minnesota Board of Pharmacy HIV PrEP Self Assessment Form
• Minnesota Board of Pharmacy HIV PEP Self Assessment Form

Self-administered Hormonal Contraceptives

• Protocol for Pharmacist Contraceptive Prescribing
• Standard Procedures Algorithm for Pharmacist Contraceptive Prescribing
• MECC Corresponding to MN Questionnaire
• Contraceptive Prescribing Protocol Visit Summary Template

Patient Contraception Information

• English Version
• Spanish Version
• Hmong Version
• Russian Version
• Somali Version

Nicotine Replacement Products

• Protocol for Pharmacist Nicotine Replacement Prescribing
• Tobacco Patient Self-Assessment

Opioid Antagonists

• Protocol for Pharmacist Independent Opioid Antagonist Prescribing