Maryland Laws

Direct Dispensing of Controlled Substances Laws

Question:

Are Physician Assistants limited to dispensing medications to the extent the supervising physician authorizes?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 1 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    A. In order for a primary supervising physician to delegate prescriptive authority, the primary supervising physician shall ensure that the delegation agreement includes:(1) A statement describing whether the physician intends to delegate any of the following:(a) Prescribing of:(i) Controlled dangerous substances;(ii) Prescription drugs; or(iii) Medical devices;(b) Giving verbal, written, or electronic orders for medications;(c) Dispensing starter dosages or drug samples; see full law