HB1249 Authorizing pharmacists to provide certain medical devices associated with prescribed medication.
Authorizing pharmacists to provide certain medical devices associated with prescribed medication.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Eliminates the need for separate doctor visits to obtain devices associated with prescriptions, saving time and copays.
Your Community
Improves healthcare access by allowing patients to get medications and associated devices in one trip.
Your Freedom
Gives patients and pharmacists more flexibility in care delivery without requiring additional appointments.
Status
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/14/2026; Senate Journal 12
Sponsor
Daniel Veilleux (D)
The Short Version
Allows pharmacists to provide medical devices (like glucose monitors, inhalers, or nebulizers) that accompany prescribed medications, streamlining patient access to complete treatment tools. In Senate committee.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Patients needing medical devices with prescriptions
- ▲ Pharmacists expanding scope of practice
- ▲ Rural patients
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Medical device suppliers who may see reduced referrals
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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