1. (1) A licensed physical therapist may purchase, store, and administer topical and aerosol medications that require a prescription as provided in this section.

2. (2) A licensed physical therapist may purchase, store, and administer:

   1. (a) a topical medication for wound care and for musculoskeletal treatment, using iontophoresis or phonorphoresis; and
   2. (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. (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. (4) This section does not authorize a licensed physical therapist to dispense a prescription drug.

Amended by Chapter 96, 2026 General Session