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Direct Dispensing of Controlled Substances Laws

Question:

Are Physicians expressly granted the authority to directly dispense controlled substances to patients?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 3 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    A doctor of medicine may dispense drugs and devices kept by the doctor if: see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    An osteopathic physician may dispense drugs and devices kept by the physician if: see full law
  • citation 3: see full citation
    A physician who wishes to dispense a controlled substance as defined in A.R.S. § 32-1901(12), a prescription-only drug as defined in A.R.S. § 32-1901(65), or a prescription-only device as defined in A.R.S. § 32-1901(64) shall be currently licensed to practice medicine in Arizona and shall provide to the Board the following: see full law
since 2017-07-01
verified through 2017-10-01