EMERGENCY DISPENSING
§ 25.41. Pharmacist.
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.
Cross References This section cited in 28 Pa. Code § 551.3 (relating to definitions).
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