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Direct Dispensing of Controlled Substances Laws

Question:

Are practitioners regulated differently based on the geographic location of their office?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    The supervising physician may delegate authority to the physician assistant to dispense prepackaged medications in rural clinics when pharmacy services are not physically available. The board shall, after consultation with the state board of pharmacy, promulgate rules and regulations governing the prescription of medications by a physician assistant. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    As the agent of the supervising physician, a physician assistant may prescribe, administer and dispense medications, including schedule II-V as defined in W.S. 35-7-1015 through 35-7-1022. Dispensing by physician assistants shall be limited to rural clinics in which pharmacy services are not physically available. see full law
since 2017-07-01
verified through 2017-10-01