49 Pa. Code § 18.15a. Scope of practice of acupuncturists and practitioners of Oriental medicine.

§ 18.15a. Scope of practice of acupuncturists and practitioners of Oriental medicine.

(a)  An acupuncturist may practice acupuncture and use supplemental techniques, including the use of non-prescription topical remedies which contain as active ingredients parts of plants, minerals and other organic materials, but may not use herbal therapy as defined in §  18.11 (relating to definitions) unless licensed by the Board as a practitioner of Oriental medicine.
(b)  A practitioner of Oriental medicine may practice acupuncture and use supplemental techniques including herbal therapy. A practitioner of Oriental medicine is not prohibited from dispensing or administering therapeutic herbs that contain ingredients that are similar or equivalent to active ingredients in drugs as classified by the Federal Food and Drug Administration, unless otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.
(c)  This section does not limit the scope of practice of a medical doctor who is registered as an acupuncturist.
(d)  This section does not limit a registered naturopathic doctor when recommending herbs, minerals and other supplements, or combinations, according to traditions other than Oriental medicine traditions.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  18.15a amended under section 3 of the Acupuncture Licensure Act (63 P.S. §  1803); section 8 of the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (63 P.S. §  422.8); and sections 202(6), 203(b) and (c) and 207 of the Naturopathic Doctor Registration Act (63 P.S. § §  272.202(6), 272.203(b) and (c) and 272.207).

Source

   The provisions of this §  18.15a adopted April 13, 2007, effective April 14, 2007, 37 Pa.B. 1644; amended January 8, 2010, effective January 9, 2010, 40 Pa.B. 250; amended September 15, 2023, effective September 16, 2023, 53 Pa.B. 5759; amended May 17, 2024, effective May 18, 2024, 54 Pa.B. 2780. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (415583) to (415584).

Cross References

   This section cited in 49 Pa. Code §  5.81 (relating to unprofessional and immoral conduct).

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