Florida Laws

Direct Dispensing of Controlled Substances Laws

Question:

How are physicians restricted from charging for drugs?

Answer:
  • Prohibited from charging for manufacturer samples
This answer is derived from 1 section of law
Citation:
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    (b)A practitioner registered under this section may not dispense a controlled substance listed in Schedule II or Schedule III as provided in s. 893.03. This paragraph does not apply to:1.The dispensing of complimentary packages of medicinal drugs which are labeled as a drug sample or complimentary drug as defined in s. 499.028 to the practitioners own patients in the regular course of her or his practice without the payment of a fee or remuneration of any kind, whether direct or indirect, as provided in subsection (4). see full law