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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 1 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    A physician and surgeon may prescribe for, or dispense or administer to, a person under his or her treatment for a medical condition dangerous drugs or prescription controlled substances for the treatment of pain or a condition causing pain, including, but not limited to, intractable pain. see full law
since 2016-01-01
verified through 2017-10-01