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28 Pa. Code § 25.41. Pharmacist.

EMERGENCY DISPENSING


§ 25.41. Pharmacist.

 A pharmacist may dispense to the ultimate user a controlled substance listed in Schedule II which is a prescription drug as determined under the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C.A. §  812 upon receiving oral authorization without the written prescription order of a licensed practitioner only under the following emergency situations:

   (1)  That immediate administration of the controlled substance is necessary for proper treatment of the intended ultimate user.

   (2)  That no appropriate alternative treatment is available including administration of a drug that is not a controlled substance under Schedule II of the act, 21 U.S.C.A. §  812.

Cross References

   This section cited in 28 Pa. Code §  551.3 (relating to definitions).



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