At a glance
EPT is permissible in Minnesota as of May 16, 2008.
Findings
[+] supports the use of EPT
[-] negatively affects the use of EPT
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).[+] “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. § 151.37 Subd. 2(g) (2009)
II. Specific judicial decisions concerning EPT (or like practices) (Explanation)
III. Specific administrative opinions by the Attorney General or medical or pharmacy boards concerning EPT (or like practices) (Explanation)
IV. Laws that incorporate via reference guidelines as acceptable practices (including EPT) (Explanation)
V. 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. § 151.37 Subd. 2(g) (2009)
VI. 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