Alabama Laws

Direct Dispensing of Controlled Substances Laws

Question:

Are Physician Assistants authorized to directly dispense controlled substances?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 4 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    The authority of a P.A. to prescribe, administer, authorize for administration or dispense pursuant to a QACSC is limited to those controlled substances enumerated in Schedules III, IV and V. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    Dispense - To deliver a controlled substance to an ultimate user by or pursuant to the lawful order of a physician or Physician Assistant, including the prescribing, administering, packaging, labeling or compounding necessary to prepare the substance for that delivery. see full law
  • citation 3: see full citation
    Upon receipt of a Qualified Alabama Controlled Substances Registration Certificate and a valid registration number issued by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, an assistant to physician may prescribe, administer, authorize for administration, or dispense only those controlled substances listed in Schedules III, IV, and V of Article 2 of Chapter 2 of this title in accordance with rules adopted by the board and any protocols, formularies, and medical regimens established by the board for regulation of a QACSC. see full law
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    Is practicing with appropriate physician supervision as defined herein and in accordance with this article; Title 34, Chapter 24, Article 7, and all rules and regulations pertaining to physician supervision between qualified physicians and qualified assistants to physicians. see full law