AI Prescriptions Are Here: Utah Launches First US Pilot
Summary
Utah has started the first U.S. pilot program that lets an AI system issue first-time prescriptions for acne treatment without a doctor visit. The program uses the Nolla Derm app, where users complete a questionnaire and send a face scan, and the AI provides a treatment plan or prescription if appropriate.Key Facts
- The pilot program launched on October 5 in Utah and focuses on acne treatment.
- Users must be 18 or older and use the Nolla Derm app to get AI-based treatment and prescriptions.
- The AI system analyzes medical questionnaires and facial scans to recommend treatments.
- AI can only prescribe from a set list of doctor-approved acne medications.
- Severe or complex cases are referred to human doctors for further care.
- This pilot follows an earlier Utah AI prescribing program for prescription renewals that faced opposition from physicians.
- The Utah Medical Licensing Board expressed concerns that prescribing requires clinical judgment and safety monitoring.
- Over 175,000 people nationwide have downloaded Nolla Health’s dermatology app so far.
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