New Jersey § 45:9-22
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:9-22, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:9-22.
A physician or other person authorized by law to prescribe drugs or medicines shall
not dispense more than a seven-day supply of drugs or medicines to any patient. The drugs or medicines shall be dispensed at or below the cost the prescriber has
paid for the particular drug or medicine, plus an administrative cost not to exceed
10 percent of the cost of the drug or medicine. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a prescriber: a. who dispenses drugs or medicines in a hospital emergency room, a student health
center at an institution of higher education, or a publicly subsidized community health
center, family planning clinic or prenatal clinic, if the drugs or medicines that
are dispensed are directly related to the services provided at the facility; b. whose practice is situated 10 miles or more from a licensed pharmacy; c. when the prescriber dispenses allergenic extracts and injectables; d. when the prescriber dispenses drugs pursuant to an oncological or AIDS protocol; e. when the prescriber dispenses salves, ointments or drops; or f. when the prescriber dispenses a drug or medicine delivered to the eye through a
contact lens. A prescriber shall furnish to a patient, with each prescription drug or medicine which
is a controlled dangerous substance dispensed for that patient pursuant to this section,
a copy of the notice prepared by the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department
of Law and Public Safety pursuant to section 2 of P.L.2015, c. 66 ( C.45:9-22.11a ). The provisions of this section shall not apply to a licensed physician, podiatric physician or chiropractic physician who dispenses food concentrates, food extracts, vitamins,
minerals, herbs, enzymes, amino acids, tissue or cell salts, glandular extracts, nutraceuticals,
botanicals, homeopathic remedies, and other nutritional supplements.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:9-22
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:9-22 cover?
Section 45:9-22 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 45:9-22?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 45:9-22" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 45:9-22 apply to my situation?
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