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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) General rule.--Any manufacturer, wholesaler, retailer or other person who is engaged in the sale, distribution, transfer or furnishing of any substance covered by this act shall register with the Secretary of Health. He shall maintain updated, complete and accurate information with the secretary, which shall include the following:
(1) The full name of the person or firm, his address (other than a post office box number), telephone number and all addresses of subsidiary or field offices or locations of operations.
(2) The full name, address (other than a post office box number), telephone number and occupation of all owners of a firm covered by this act.
(3) The name, address and telephone number of any subsidiary and field locations of operations of a firm under paragraph (2).
(4) Any other information required by the secretary.
(b) Exceptions.--The requirements of this section shall not apply to:
(1) Any pharmacist or other authorized person who sells or furnishes a substance, salt or isomer upon the prescription of a physician, dentist, podiatrist or veterinarian.
(2) Any physician, dentist, podiatrist or veterinarian who administers or furnishes a substance, salt or isomer to his or her patients as part of their regular medical treatment.
(3) Any manufacturer or wholesaler licensed by the Department of Health who sells, transfers or otherwise furnishes a substance, salt or isomer to a licensed pharmacy, physician, dentist, podiatrist or veterinarian in the usual course of business.
(4) Any sale, transfer, furnishing or receipt of any drug which contains any substance, salt or isomer which is lawfully sold, transferred or furnished over the counter without a prescription pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (52 Stat. 1040, 21 U.S.C. § 301 et seq.) or regulations adopted thereunder.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 884. Registration - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-35-ps-health-and-safety/pa-st-sect-35-884/
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