Kansas Laws

Direct Dispensing of Controlled Substances Laws

Question:

Are Physician Assistants authorized to directly dispense controlled substances?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    On and after January 11, 2016, a physician assistant, when authorized by a supervising physician, may dispense prescription-only drugs: see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    The physician assistant may request, receive and sign for professional samples and may distribute professional samples to patients pursuant to a written agreement as authorized by the supervising physician. In order to prescribe or dispense controlled substances, the physician assistant shall register with the federal drug enforcement administration. see full law