Pennsylvania Code
Title 28 - HEALTH AND SAFETY
Part III - Prevention of Diseases
Chapter 25 - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, DRUGS, DEVICES AND COSMETICS
Subchapter A - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES, DRUGS, DEVICES AND COSMETICS
EMERGENCY DISPENSING
Section 25.41 - Pharmacist

Universal Citation: 28 PA Code ยง 25.41

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

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.

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

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