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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Subdivision 1. Diagnosis, prescribing, and ordering. A physician assistant is authorized to:
(1) diagnose, prescribe, and institute therapy or referrals of patients to health care agencies and providers;
(2) prescribe, procure, sign for, record, administer, and dispense over-the-counter drugs, legend drugs, and controlled substances, including sample drugs; and
(3) plan and initiate a therapeutic regimen that includes ordering and prescribing durable medical devices and equipment, nutrition, diagnostic services, and supportive services including but not limited to home health care, hospice, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.
Subd. 2. Drug Enforcement Administration requirements. (a) A physician assistant must:
(1) comply with federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) requirements related to controlled substances; and
(2) file any and all of the physician assistant's DEA registrations and numbers with the board.
(b) The board shall maintain current records of all physician assistants with DEA registration and numbers.
Subd. 3. Other requirements and restrictions. (a) Each prescription initiated by a physician assistant shall indicate the following:
(1) the date of issue;
(2) the name and address of the patient;
(3) the name and quantity of the drug prescribed;
(4) directions for use; and
(5) the name and address of the prescribing physician assistant.
(b) In prescribing, dispensing, and administering legend drugs, controlled substances, and medical devices, a physician assistant must comply with this chapter and chapters 151 and 152.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Minnesota Statutes Health (Ch. 144-159) § 147A.185. Prescribing drugs and therapeutic devices - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mn/health-ch-144-159/mn-st-sect-147a-185/
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