HHS expands PREP Act protections for individuals administering COVID-19 monoclonal antibodies

Sep 10, 2021 - 02:49 PM
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The Department of Health and Human Services yesterday took action to provide a pathway for all states and territories to increase access to critical COVID-19 monoclonal antibody therapeutics. HHS executed an amendment to the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act Declaration that expands the pool of professionals now covered under the PREP Act for the administration of COVID-19 monoclonal antibody therapeutics. Specifically, the amendment includes coverage of licensed pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy interns when administering COVID-19 monoclonal antibody therapeutics orally, through intramuscular injection, or through subcutaneous injection. The provision was included as part of President Biden’s COVID-19 action plan released yesterday. For details on other provisions included in the action plan and AHA’s reaction, see yesterday’s Special Bulletin.

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