37-20-404 . Prescribing and dispensing authority. (1) A physician assistant may prescribe, dispense, and administer drugs. (2) All dispensing activities allowed by this section must comply with 37-2-104 and with packaging and labeling guidelines developed by the board of pharmacy under Title 37, chapter 7. (3) The prescribing and dispensing authority for a physician assistant may include the following: (a) Prescribing, dispensing, and administration of Schedule III drugs listed in 50-32-226 , Schedule IV drugs listed in 50-32-229 , and Schedule V drugs listed in 50-32-232 is authorized. (b) Prescribing, dispensing, and administration of Schedule II drugs listed in 50-32-224 may be authorized for limited periods not to exceed 34 days. (c) Records on the dispensing and administration of scheduled drugs must be kept. (d) A physician assistant shall maintain registration with the federal drug enforcement administration if the physician assistant is authorized to prescribe controlled substances. (e) A prescription written by a physician assistant must comply with regulations relating to prescription requirements adopted by the board of pharmacy.
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