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HB 1336

Increase Access to Pharmacy Services

2026 Regular Session

HB 1336 expands Colorado pharmacy services access by broadening pharmacist roles and removing regulatory barriers to increase medication availability and healthcare capacity.

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Bill Summary · HB 1336

Legislative bill overview

HB 1336 proposes to expand pharmacy services access in Colorado, likely through measures such as allowing pharmacists to perform additional clinical functions, extending hours of operation, or removing regulatory barriers to service delivery. The bill was recently introduced and assigned to the Health & Human Services Committee for initial review.

Why is this important

Pharmacy access directly affects medication availability and healthcare costs for Colorado residents, particularly in rural or underserved areas. Expanded pharmacist roles can reduce wait times for certain services and potentially lower healthcare system burden by shifting appropriate tasks from physicians to pharmacists.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of practice expansion: Determines what clinical services pharmacists can provide without physician oversight; medical associations may resist perceived encroachment on physician roles
  • Regulatory and liability standards: Unclear who bears responsibility if expanded services result in adverse outcomes, and whether current licensing frameworks adequately protect consumers
  • Rural vs. urban implementation: Urban pharmacies may have different capacity to expand services compared to rural locations, potentially creating unequal access outcomes

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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