Iowa Laws

Direct Dispensing of Controlled Substances Laws

Question:

Are physicians required to provide information to the patient about the availability of drugs elsewhere?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 1 section of law
Citation:
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    c.  A physician, dentist, podiatric physician, or prescribing psychologist who dispenses prescription drugs, other than drug samples, pursuant to this subsection, shall offer to provide the patient with a written prescription that may be dispensed from a pharmacy of the patient’s choice or offer to transmit the prescription orally, electronically, or by facsimile in accordance with section 155A.27 to a pharmacy of the patient’s choice. see full law