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Utah authorizes Nolla Health AI to issue acne prescriptions
Utah has authorized a pilot program allowing the startup Nolla Health to use artificial intelligence to issue initial prescriptions for mild-to-moderate acne. This marks the first time a U.S. state has permitted AI to take on the role of prescribing medication rather than just managing refills.
Through the Nolla Derm mobile application, eligible Utah residents aged 18 and older can undergo a 10-to-15-minute assessment involving a medical questionnaire and a five-angle facial scan. The AI then selects a treatment plan from a pre-approved list of topical medications. The service is offered at a subscription rate of $4.99 per month.
To ensure safety, the program utilizes a three-stage oversight model. In the first stage, covering the first 100 patients, two licensed physicians must review and approve every prescription. The second stage involves up to 500 patients, where the AI issues prescriptions directly and physicians conduct weekly retrospective reviews. In the final stage, physicians will audit at least 10% of monthly prescriptions and all cases involving side effects or escalations. The AI is strictly prohibited from prescribing oral medications or isotretinoin.
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Luis Wenus · Nolla Health · Utah · Utah Division of Professional Licensing · Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy · Zaid Fadul
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- [● 14 SOURCES] The AI service is restricted to topical treatments for mild-to-moderate acne and cannot prescribe oral medications or isotretinoin. infodia.com.ar · dailycallernewsfoundation.org · distilinfo.com · technews.tw · midutahradio.com · +9 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Nolla Derm app costs $4.99 per month for Utah residents aged 18 and older. distilinfo.com · technews.tw · midutahradio.com · www.physicianspractice.com · unwire.hk · +2 more
- [● 14 SOURCES] The pilot program follows a three-stage rollout with decreasing levels of direct physician oversight. infodia.com.ar · dailycallernewsfoundation.org · distilinfo.com · technews.tw · midutahradio.com · +9 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Nolla Health is the first organization in the U.S. to receive regulatory approval for AI to write new prescriptions. infodia.com.ar · dailycallernewsfoundation.org · distilinfo.com · technews.tw · midutahradio.com · +5 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The AI uses a five-angle facial scan and a medical questionnaire to generate treatment plans. infodia.com.ar · dailycallernewsfoundation.org · distilinfo.com · technews.tw · midutahradio.com · +6 more