Kansas Laws

Direct Dispensing of Controlled Substances Laws

Question:

Are physicians permitted to delegate dispensing to other employees?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    The practice of a physician assistant shall include medical services within the education, training and experience of the physician assistant that are delegated by the supervising physician. Physician assistants practice in a dependent role with a supervising physician, and may perform those duties and responsibilities through delegated authority or written agreement. Medical services rendered by physician assistants may be performed in any setting authorized by the supervising physician, including, but not limited to, clinics, hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, patient homes, nursing homes and other medical institutions. see full law
  • citation 2: 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