Utah § 58-88-201 - Definitions.

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§ 58-88-201. Definitions.

Effective 7/1/2026
58-88-201.  Definitions.
     As used in this part:
(1)
(a)"Dispense" means the delivery by a prescriber of a prescription drug or device to a patient, including the packaging, labeling, and security necessary to prepare and safeguard the drug or device for supplying to a patient.
(b)"Dispense" does not include:
(i)prescribing or administering a drug or device; or
(ii)delivering to a patient a sample packaged for individual use by a licensed manufacturer or re-packager of a drug or device.
(2)"Dispensing practitioner" means an individual who:
(a)is currently licensed as:
(i)a physician and surgeon under Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act;
(ii)an osteopathic physician and surgeon under Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act;
(iii)an advanced practice registered nurse under Subsections 58-31b-301(2)(a) through (b);
(iv)a physician assistant under Chapter 70a, Utah Physician Assistant Act;
(v)a dentist under Chapter 69, Dentist and Dental Hygienist Practice Act; or
(vi)an optometrist under Chapter 16a, Utah Optometry Practice Act;
(b)is authorized by state law to prescribe and administer drugs in the course of professional practice; and
(c)practices at a licensed dispensing practice.
(3)"Drug" means the same as that term is defined in Section 58-17b-102.
(4)"Health care practice" means:
(a)a health care facility as defined in Section 26B-2-201; or
(b)the offices of one or more private prescribers, whether for individual or group practice.
(5)"Licensed dispensing practice" means a health care practice that is licensed as a dispensing practice under Section 58-88-202.


Amended by Chapter 64, 2026 General Session

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