Hawaii Laws

Direct Dispensing of Controlled Substances Laws

Question:

Are Physician Assistants authorized to directly dispense controlled substances?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 3 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (e) A physician assistant, in good faith and in the course of professional practice only, may prescribe or administer a controlled substance under the authority and supervision of the supervising physician as designated under section 329-38, Hawaii Revised Statutes. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    (8) Be authorized to allow the physician assistant to prescribe, dispense, and administer medications and medical devices to the extent delegated by the supervising physician and subject to the following requirements: see full law
  • citation 3: see full citation
    (A) Prescribing and dispensing of medications may include Schedule III through V and all legend medications. No physician assistant may prescribe Schedule II medications; see full law