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(1) A physician assistant may prescribe, dispense, and administer drugs to the extent authorized by the supervising physician.
(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 granted 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 by the supervising physician 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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 37. Professions and Occupations § 37-20-404. Prescribing and dispensing authority--discretion of supervising physician on limitation of authority - last updated April 27, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-37-professions-and-occupations/mt-code-ann-sect-37-20-404/
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