32-1298. Dispensing of drugs and devices; conditions; definition

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A. A dentist may dispense drugs, except schedule II controlled substances that are opioids, and devices kept by the dentist if:

1. All drugs and devices are dispensed in packages labeled with the following information:

(a)The dispensing dentist's name, address and telephone number.

(b)The date the drug or device is dispensed.

(c)The patient's name.

(d)The name and strength of the drug or device, directions for its use and any cautionary statements required by law.

2. The dispensing dentist enters into the patient's dental record the name and strength of the drug or device dispensed, the date the drug or device is dispensed and the therapeutic reason.

3. The dispensing dentist keeps all drugs and devices in a locked cabinet or room, controls access to the cabinet or room by a written procedure and maintains an ongoing inventory of its contents.

B. Before dispensing a drug or device pursuant to this section, the patient shall be given a written prescription on which appears the following statement in bold type: "This prescription may be filled by the prescribing dentist or by a pharmacy of your choice."

C. A dentist shall dispense for profit only to the dentist's own patient and only for conditions being treated by that dentist. The dentist shall provide direct supervision of an attendant involved in the dispensing process. For the purposes of this subsection, "direct supervision" means that a dentist is present and makes the determination as to the legitimacy or advisability of the drugs or devices to be dispensed.

D. This section shall be enforced by the board, which shall establish rules regarding labeling, recordkeeping, storage and packaging of drugs and devices that are consistent with the requirements of chapter 18 of this title. The board may conduct periodic inspections of dispensing practices to ensure compliance with this section and applicable rules.

E. For the purposes of this section, "dispense" means the delivery by a dentist of a prescription drug or device to a patient, except for samples packaged for individual use by licensed manufacturers or repackagers of drugs or devices, and includes the prescribing, administering, packaging, labeling and security necessary to prepare and safeguard the drug or device for delivery.