New Jersey § 45:12-9
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:12-9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:12-9.
a. Whenever in any law there is a requirement or duty with respect to the prescription,
administration or dispensing of any drug which applies to any person authorized to
prescribe that drug, the same shall apply to an optometrist when prescribing, administering
or dispensing a pharmaceutical agent pursuant to R.S.45:12-1 , except that an optometrist shall not dispense a prescription as provided for in R.S.45:12-1 in an amount exceeding a 72-hour supply of that prescription unless the prescription
is dispensed at no charge to the patient. Subject to the provisions of P.L.1991, c. 385 ( C.45:12-9.8 et seq. ), an optometrist authorized to prescribe, administer, or dispense a pharmaceutical
agent shall be permitted to prescribe, administer, and dispense for the purpose of
diagnosing and treating deficiencies, deformities, diseases, or abnormalities of the
human eye and adnexae pharmaceutical agents classified as Schedule III, IV, and V
controlled dangerous substances and, regardless of schedule, pharmaceutical agents
containing hydrocodone. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of this section, an optometrist
may dispense a pharmaceutical agent, as provided for in R.S.45:12-1 , that is delivered to the eye through a contact lens and may dispense such pharmaceutical
agent at a charge to the patient.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:12-9
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:12-9 cover?
Section 45:12-9 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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