58-24b-403. Administration of a prescription drug -- Ordering laboratory testing -- Reporting laboratory results -- Referral.
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Effective 5/6/2026
58-24b-403. Administration of a prescription drug -- Ordering laboratory testing -- Reporting laboratory results -- Referral.
(1)A licensed physical therapist may purchase, store, and administer topical and aerosol medications that require a prescription as provided in this section.
(2)A licensed physical therapist may purchase, store, and administer:
(a)a topical medication for wound care and for musculoskeletal treatment, using iontophoresis or phonorphoresis; and
(b)an aerosol medication for pulmonary hygiene in an institutional setting, if a licensed respiratory therapist is not available within a 10 mile radius of the institution.
(3)A licensed physical therapist shall purchase, store, or administer a medication described in this section in accordance with a written prescription issued by a practitioner who is licensed to prescribe that medication.
(4)This section does not authorize a licensed physical therapist to dispense a prescription drug.
Amended by Chapter 96 , 2026 General Session