Dear [Your Elected Official],

<p>HB 3499 strengthens Missouri’s healthcare system by expanding access to care in communities across our state. By allowing pharmacists to provide services for influenza, strep A, and COVID-19 — and to prescribe certain FDA-classified medical equipment with proper regulatory oversight — this legislation removes unnecessary barriers and brings care closer to patients. </p> <p>Representative Bennie Cook filed HB 3499, a companion bill to Senate Bill 878. This bill has the same language as SB 878 and would expand the scope of pharmacy practice by allowing Pharmacists to provide services for influenza, group A streptococcus, and COVID-19. It would also permit pharmacists to prescribe certain types of medical equipment based on FDA classifications and the approval of the Board of Healing Arts and Board of Pharmacy.</p> <p>We respectfully ask for your support of HB 3499 to improve access, enhance efficiency, and better serve Missouri families. Along with the Missouri Pharmacy Association, we stand, United for Care!</p>