Arizona Administrative Code
Title 4 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 18 - NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS MEDICAL BOARD
Article 10 - DISPENSING OF A NATURAL SUBSTANCE, DRUG OR DEVICE
Section R4-18-1001 - Certificate to Dispense Required

Universal Citation: AZ Admin Code R 4-18-1001

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 38, September 20, 2024

A. A doctor of naturopathic medicine may dispense a natural substance, a drug, except a schedule II controlled substance that is an opioid, or a device to a patient for a condition that is being diagnosed or treated by the doctor. A doctor who holds a current medical license with the board shall obtain a certificate to dispense annually if the doctor:

1. Maintains a supply of Natural Substances as defined in A.R.S. § 32-1501(23), controlled substances as defined in A.R.S. § 321501(12), prescription-only drugs as defined in A.R.S. § 321501(17), or prescription-only devises as defined in A.R.S. § 32-1581(H)(i), excluding manufacturer's samples;

2. Prescribes the items listed in subsection (A)(1) to a patient of the doctor for use outside the office;

3. Obtains payment for the items listed in subsection (A)(1), including payment from a fulfillment center; or

4. Administers substances approved for intravenous administration pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-1501(15)(a)(i)(ii)(iii).

B. To obtain a certificate to dispense, a doctor shall:

1. Submit the application form referenced in R4-18-903;

2. Submit a copy of the doctor's current Drug Enforcement Administration certificate of registration, for each location from which the doctor will dispense a controlled substance; and

3. Submit the fee required under R4-18-107, unless the doctor is exempt from paying the fee pursuant to A.R.S. § 32-1530. A doctor applying for exemption is required to submit proof of exempt status with the application.

C. A doctor shall renew the certificate to dispense by July 1 of each year. If a doctor makes a timely and complete application to renew the certificate, the doctor may continue to dispense until the Board approves or denies the renewal application.

D. If a doctor fails to submit a timely and complete application to renew the certificate to dispense, the doctor shall immediately cease dispensing.

E. If a doctor fails to comply with subsection (C), the doctor shall not dispense any natural substance, controlled substance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device, including substances approved for intravenous administration, until the doctor complies fully with subsection (B) and receives notice the Board approves the application.

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