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West Virginia Code Chapter 16. Public Health § 16-56-4. Standing prescription drug orders for tobacco cessation therapy

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, or designee shall prescribe on a statewide basis a tobacco cessation therapy by one or more standing orders permitting pharmacists to initiate the dispensing of noncontrolled prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, or other professional services to eligible individuals:

(b) A standing order must specify, at a minimum:

(1) Use of the Tobacco Cessation Therapy Protocol, that has been approved by the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health in collaboration with the Board of Pharmacy and the Board of Medicine;

(2) The eligible individuals to whom the tobacco cessation therapy may be dispensed;

(3) The timeline for renewing and updating the standing order.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 16. Public Health § 16-56-4. Standing prescription drug orders for tobacco cessation therapy - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-16-public-health/wv-code-sect-16-56-4/

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