A pharmacist licensed under § 30-5-1 et seq. of this code may initiate and dispense a noncontrolled prescription medication, over-the-counter medication, or other professional service to a patient who is 18 years old or older; pursuant to a standing prescription drug order made in accordance with § 16-56-4 of this code without any other prescription drug order from a person licensed to prescribe a tobacco cessation therapy; and in accordance with the dispensing guidelines in § 16-56-6 of this code.

Terms Used In West Virginia Code 16-56-3

  • Dispense: means the same as that term is defined in §. See West Virginia Code 16-56-1
  • Pharmacist: means the same as that term is defined in §. See West Virginia Code 16-56-1
  • Tobacco cessation therapy: means a tobacco cessation noncontrolled prescription medication, over-the-counter medication or other professional service, that is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for treating tobacco use including all of the of various dosage forms. See West Virginia Code 16-56-1