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Direct Dispensing of Controlled Substances Laws

Question:

Are physicians limited to only dispensing to their own patients?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    Except in the regular practice of his or her profession, no person shall knowingly prescribe, administer, dispense, or furnish a controlled substance to or for any person or animal which is not under his or her treatment for a pathology or condition other than addiction to a controlled substance, except as provided in this division. see full law
  • citation 2: 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