58-88-201.  Definitions.
     As used in this part:

(1) 

Terms Used In Utah Code 58-88-201

(a) a health care facility as defined in Section 26B-2-201; or
(b) the offices of one or more private prescribers, whether for individual or group practice. See Utah Code 58-88-201
  • Licensed dispensing practice: means a health care practice that is licensed as a dispensing practice under Section 58-88-202. See Utah Code 58-88-201
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • (a)  “Dispense” means the delivery by a prescriber of a prescription drug or device to a patient, including the packaging, labeling, and security necessary to prepare and safeguard the drug or device for supplying to a patient.

    (b)  “Dispense” does not include:

    (i)  prescribing or administering a drug or device; or

    (ii)  delivering to a patient a sample packaged for individual use by a licensed manufacturer or re-packager of a drug or device.

    (2)  “Dispensing practitioner” means an individual who:

    (a)  is currently licensed as:

    (i)  a physician and surgeon under Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act;

    (ii)  an osteopathic physician and surgeon under Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act;

    (iii)  an advanced practice registered nurse under Subsection 58-31b-301(2)(d); or

    (iv)  a physician assistant under Chapter 70a, Utah Physician Assistant Act;

    (b)  is authorized by state law to prescribe and administer drugs in the course of professional practice; and

    (c)  practices at a licensed dispensing practice.

    (3)  “Drug” means the same as that term is defined in Section 58-17b-102.

    (4)  “Health care practice” means:

    (a)  a health care facility as defined in Section 26B-2-201; or

    (b)  the offices of one or more private prescribers, whether for individual or group practice.

    (5)  “Licensed dispensing practice” means a health care practice that is licensed as a dispensing practice under Section 58-88-202.

    Amended by Chapter 329, 2023 General Session