Iowa Laws

Direct Dispensing of Controlled Substances Laws

Question:

Are practitioners regulated differently based on the geographic location of their office?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 1 section of law
Citation:
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    4.  Notwithstanding subsection 3, a physician assistant shall not dispense prescription drugs as an incident to the practice of the supervising physician or the physician assistant, but may supply, when pharmacist services are not reasonably available, or when it is in the best interests of the patient, a quantity of properly packaged and labeled prescription drugs, controlled substances, or medical devices necessary to complete a course of therapy. see full law