1. (a) A physician assistant, in accordance with RSA 328-D:3-b, XIII, is authorized to prescribe, dispense, order, administer, and procure drugs and medical devices. Physician assistants may plan and initiate a therapeutic regimen that includes ordering and prescribing non pharmacological interventions, including but not limited to durable medical equipment, nutrition, blood and blood products, and diagnostic support services including but not limited to home healthcare, hospice, and physical and occupational therapy.

2. (b) The prescribing and dispensing of drugs by a physician assistant shall:

   1. (1) Comply with the requirements of RSA 318:8-a, RSA 318:42, RSA 318:47-c, RSA 318:47-m, and federal and state regulations;
   2. (2) Occur when pharmacy services are not reasonably available, or when it is in the best interests of the patient, or when it is an emergency; and
   3. (3) Include any medications that may be dispensed by a physician.
3. (c) Physician assistants, in accordance with RSA 328-D:3-b, XV, are authorized to request, receive, and sign for professional samples, and distribute professional samples to patients.

Source. #6472, eff 3-25-97, EXPIRED: 3-25-05 New. #8678, eff 7-11-06, EXPIRED: 7-11-14 New. #10926, INTERIM, eff 9-4-15; ss by #11049, eff 3-2-16; ss by #13249, eff 8-6-21; ss by #13803, eff 12-31-23 (see Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Med 600)