Louisiana 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
    (3) A physician assistant may request, receive, and sign for sample drugs and may distribute sample drugs to a patient. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    A.1. A physician assistant who is registered with the board pursuant to §§1521 and 1525 of these rules to prescribe medication and/or medical devices may, to the extent delegated by a supervising physician:a.    issue prescriptions for medication or medical devices to a patient of the supervising physician;b.   transmit orally, electronically, or in writing on a patient's record a prescription or order to an individual who may lawfully furnish such medication or medical device; andc.    request, receive, sign for and deliver to a patient a bona fide medication sample. see full law