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Direct Dispensing of Controlled Substances Laws

Question:

Are physicians required to provide information to the patient about the availability of drugs elsewhere?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    2.  A practitioner may dispense dangerous drugs or controlled substances to a patient only after he or she has issued a written prescription that authorizes the patient to have it filled at another location of the patient’s choosing or by the dispensing practitioner. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    2.  A practitioner may dispense dangerous drugs or controlled substances only after the patient has been informed by the practitioner that the patient may request a written prescription and have it filled at another location of the patient’s choosing. see full law
since 2017-07-01
verified through 2017-10-01