Montana Code 37-20-404. Prescribing and dispensing authority
37-20-404. Prescribing and dispensing authority. (1) A physician assistant may prescribe, dispense, and administer drugs.
Terms Used In Montana Code 37-20-404
- Board: means the Montana state board of medical examiners established in 2-15-1731. See Montana Code 37-20-401
- Physician assistant: means an individual licensed pursuant to this chapter who provides medical services that may include but are not limited to examination, diagnosis, prescription of medications, and treatment. See Montana Code 37-20-401
(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.