PA PHARMACY LAW PG 98-127 - DR. GALLAGHER 2024

Independent Prescriptive Authority - correct answer This group of prescribers have full prescribing authority that is not limited or dependent on any supervisory practitioner. Medication prescribing, however, must be conducted within the prescriber's scope of practice: a. Physicians (MD, DO) - doctor of medicine - doctor of osteopathy - doctor of podiatric medicine - doctor of dental medicine - doctor of veterinary medicine - psychiatrist - ophthalmologists b. Inters and Residents - authorized to prescribe only within scope of practice at facility - name must be handprinted or stamped on Rx in addition to signature - utilize DEA # of facility plus assigned internal code number Limited Independent Prescriptive Authority - correct answer Optometrists (O.D) 1. 1st category - may not prescribe or utilize drugs in the course of practice - NO drugs at all - Lice