Protocol Packages
Immunization Protocols
Immunization Protocols
The immunization protocol package includes the following:
- Protocols and administration records for each of the vaccines in the recommended immunization schedules for persons five years of age and older
- Protocol and administration record for influenza vaccine (2025-2026 formulas) – published by CDC on August 28, 2025
- Protocol and administration records for pneumococcal vaccines including updates to > 50 years of age recommendation – published by CDC on January 9, 2025
- Protocol and administration record for COVID-19 vaccine is for the 2024-2025 formula. ACIP will consider 2025-2026 recommendations at its September 18-19 meeting, and the COVID-19 protocol will be updated thereafter. If the protocol package is purchased prior to its release, the 2025-2026 protocol will be sent once available.
- CDC Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule 2025 (Age 19 years and older)
- CDC Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule 2025 (age birth through 18 years)
- NEW! Protocols and administration records for travel and rabies vaccines for persons five years of age and older (previously offered separately due to outdated law requirements)
Immunization Protocol Package Rates:
OPA Member: $60
Non-Member: $135
Long-Acting Injectable Protocols
Long-Acting Injectable Protocols
The Long-Acting Injectable protocol package includes draft protocols for pharmacist administration of the following:
- An opioid antagonist (e.g., naltrexone) used for treatment of drug addiction or for the treatment of alcohol dependence in accordance with approved labeling by the United States food and drug administration.
- An antipsychotic drug administered in a long-acting or extended-release form.
- Medroxyprogesterone acetate for non-pregnant women.
- Cobalamin (including the administration of cyanocobalamin, hydroxocobalamin or any other FDA-approved B12 injection).
Long-Acting Injectable Protocol Package Rates:
OPA Member
$15 per individual protocol
$40 full package
Non-Member
$20 per individual protocol
$60 full package
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Pharmacist Dispensing of Naloxone
Pharmacist Dispensing of Naloxone
The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy has developed this Sample Naloxone Dispensing Protocol for Pharmacies. Section 4729.44 of the Ohio Revised Code and rules 4729:1-3-04 and 4729:2-3-04 of the Ohio Administrative Code authorizes a pharmacist or pharmacy intern under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to dispense naloxone without a prescription in accordance with a physician-approved protocol. Other naloxone resources from the Board of Pharmacy to assist with implementation of the law can be found at https://www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/Pubs/NaloxoneResources.aspx.
Dispensing Epinephrine Autoinjectors without a Prescription
Dispensing Epinephrine Autoinjectors without a Prescription
Section 4729.47 of the Ohio Revised Code authorizes a pharmacist or pharmacy intern to dispense epinephrine autoinjectors without a prescription pursuant to a physician protocol. To implement this section of law, the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy has adopted the following rules:
4729:1-3-06 - Dispensing of epinephrine autoinjectors by pharmacists
4729:2-3-06- Dispensing of epinephrine autoinjectors by pharmacy interns
OPA has created a protocol as a member benefit for OPA members to use in their practices. This protocol meets the board requirements for a physician-established protocol for dispensing epinephrine autoinjectors without a prescription to individuals at least 18 years of age who meet the criteria specified in Ohio Revised Code and Administrative Code.
Protocol for Dispensing Epinephrine Autoinjectors without a Prescription
To assist pharmacists in understanding the new epinephrine laws, the board of pharmacy has developed a frequently asked questions document, available at: http://www.pharmacy.ohio.gov/EpiLaws.
