Legal Status of EPT in Minnesota
EPT
is permissible.
| I. Statutes/regs on health care providers’ authority to prescribe for STDs to a patient’s partner(s) w/out prior evaluation (Explanation) |  A RN, physician assistant, or medical student may implement protocol
that does not reference a specific patient and results in a prescription
of a legend drug that has been predetermined and delegated by a licensed
practitioner, when (1) patient’s condition falls within the protocol
and (2) the protocol specifies the circumstances under which the drug
is to be prescribed or administered.Minn. Stat. Ann. §§ 148.235, Subd.8, 151.37 Subd. 2(a) (2009).
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| II. Specific judicial decisions concerning EPT (or like practices) (Explanation) |
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| III. Specific administrative opinions by the Attorney General or medical or pharmacy boards concerning EPT (or like practices) (Explanation) |
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| IV. Legislative bills or prospective regulations concerning EPT (or like practices) (Explanation) |
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| V. Laws that incorporate via reference guidelines as acceptable practices (including EPT) (Explanation) |
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| VI. Prescription requirements (Explanation) | "Nothing in this chapter prohibits a licensed practitioner from issuing a prescription or dispensing a legend drug in accordance with the Expedited Partner Therapy in the Management of Sexually Transmitted Diseases guidance document issued by the United States Centers for Disease Control." Minn. Stat. Ann. ยง 151.37 Subd. 2(g) (2009) |
| VII. Assessment of EPT’s legal status with brief comments (Explanation) | EPT is permissible. Statutory authority expressly authorizes EPT for the treatment of chlamydia and gonorrhea. |
| Status as of May 16, 2008 | |
Legend
supports the use of EPT
negatively affects the
use of EPT
EPT
is permissible
EPT
is potentially allowable
EPT is
prohibited
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Exception:
EPT is permissible in Baltimore, Maryland.Summary Totals
