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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Sixth Legislature, First Regular Session
FACT SHEET FOR S.B. 1041
chiropractic care; nutritional supplements
Purpose
Excludes nonprescription water-soluble nutritional supplements from the prohibition of
chiropractors prescribing medicine or drugs.
Background
A chiropractor is a licensed portal of entry health care provider whose services include:
1) diagnosing and correcting subluxations, functional vertebral or articular dysarthrosis and
neuromuscular skeletal disorders; 2) conducting physical and clinical examinations, diagnostic
x-rays, and outlined clinical diagnostic laboratory procedures; 3) providing treatment through
physical medicine, therapeutic modalities and adjustment of the spine or body articulations;
4) performing procedures to correct subluxations and skeletal disorders; 5) prescribing orthopedic
supports; and 5) acupuncture treatment. Chiropractors are prohibited from prescribing or
administering medicine or drugs, performing surgery and practicing obstetrics (A.R.S. ยง 32-925).
Water-soluble nutritional vitamins are supplements that dissolve in water upon entering the
human body and participate in many biochemical functions for purposes of improving physical
health. These supplements include Vitamin B and C complexes (National Library of Medicine).
Nutrition includes vitamins, minerals, water, enzymes, botanicals, homeopathic
preparations, phytonutrients, glandular extracts, and natural hormones (A.A.C. R4-7-101).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this
legislation.
Provisions
1. Excludes nonprescription water-soluble nutritional supplements from the prohibition of
chiropractors prescribing medicine or drugs.
2. Makes conforming changes.
3. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Research
January 26, 2023
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