Utah Code Ann. § 31A-22-662 – Pharmacist as a health care provider.

(1) As used in this section, "pharmacist" means the same as that term is defined in Section 58-17b-102.
(2) An insurer that provides a health benefit plan shall consider a pharmacist as a health care provider for a consultation that is provided to an enrollee regarding the pharmacist:
1. (a) prescribing a nebulizer, a spacer for use with a nebulizer or inhaler, or a diabetic supply as described in Subsection 58-17b-610.8(3); or
2. (b) prescribing a prescription drug or device as described in Section 58-17b-627.
(3) Subsection (2) only applies if the health benefit plan covers the prescription drug or device.
(4) This section applies to a health benefit plan renewed or entered into on or after January 1, 2026.

Enacted by Chapter 486, 2025 General Session