Section 140. Approved drugs and devices

A. The approved drugs and devices which the physician assistant with prescriptive authority may prescribe, administer, or dispense manufacturer's professional samples shall be in accordance with provisions of § 54.1-2952.1 of the Code of Virginia:

B. The physician assistant may prescribe only those categories of drugs and devices included in the practice agreement as submitted for authorization. The supervising physician retains the authority to restrict certain drugs within these approved categories.

C. The physician assistant, pursuant to § 54.1-2952.1 of the Code of Virginia, shall only dispense manufacturer's professional samples or administer controlled substances in good faith for medical or therapeutic purposes within the course of his professional practice.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR465-05-1 § 6.1, eff. February 1, 1989; amended, Volume 06, Issue 20, eff. August 1, 1990; Volume 08, Issue 12, eff. April 8, 1992; Volume 08, Issue 25, eff. October 8, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 09, eff. February 23, 1994; Volume 13, Issue 21, eff. August 6, 1997; Volume 17, Issue 21, eff. August 1, 2001.

Statutory Authority

§ 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.