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SB 328

Permitting a pharmacist to distribute pre-measured doses of epinephrine to a school for emergency medication kits.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas pharmacists can now supply pre-measured epinephrine doses to schools for emergency kits, enabling faster treatment of severe allergic reactions and potentially saving lives.

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Bill Summary · SB 328

Legislative bill overview

SB 328 authorizes pharmacists in Kansas to distribute pre-measured doses of epinephrine directly to schools for use in emergency medication kits. This streamlines access to life-saving epinephrine auto-injectors by removing barriers that currently require schools to obtain these medications through other channels. The bill is designed to ensure schools have readily available epinephrine to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in students and staff.

Why is this important

Anaphylactic shock can be fatal within minutes, and rapid access to epinephrine is critical. Many schools lack adequate emergency epinephrine supplies due to cost, prescription requirements, or logistical challenges. By allowing pharmacists to distribute pre-measured doses directly to schools, this bill could improve response times and potentially save lives during medical emergencies on school grounds.

Potential points of contention

  • Liability concerns: Schools and pharmacists may worry about legal responsibility if epinephrine is administered incorrectly or if adverse outcomes occur, despite epinephrine's well-established safety profile in emergencies
  • Funding and sustainability: The bill doesn't address who pays for the epinephrine doses or establishes an ongoing supply mechanism, which could create implementation challenges
  • Training and storage requirements: The bill may lack explicit standards for staff training, proper storage conditions, and expiration date management to ensure medication safety and efficacy

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

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