Wisconsin § 961.38 - Prescriptions.
Full text of Wisconsin Wisconsin Statutes § 961.38 — Prescriptions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 961.38. Prescriptions.
961.38(1g) (1g) In this section, “medical treatment” includes dispensing or administering a narcotic drug for pain, including intractable pain. 961.38(1n) (1n) 961.38(1n)(a) (a) A pharmacy or physician approved under s. 961.34 (2) may dispense cannabidiol products as a treatment for a medical condition. 961.38(1n)(b) (b) A physician licensed under s. 448.04 (1) (a) may issue an individual a certification, as defined in s. 961.32 (2m) (a) , stating that the individual possesses a cannabidiol product to treat a medical condition. 961.38(1r) (1r) Except when dispensed directly by a practitioner, other than a pharmacy, to an ultimate user, no controlled substance included in schedule II may be dispensed without the written hard copy or electronic prescription of a practitioner. 961.38(2) (2) In emergency situations, as defined by rule of the pharmacy examining board, schedule II drugs may be dispensed upon an oral prescription of a practitioner, reduced promptly to a written hard copy or electronic record and filed by the pharmacy. Prescriptions shall be retained in conformity with rules of the pharmacy examining board promulgated under s.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wisconsin § 961.38
What does Wisconsin Statutes § 961.38 cover?
Section 961.38 ("Prescriptions.") is part of the Wisconsin Statutes, the codified statutory law of Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin § 961.38?
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Is this the official text of Wisconsin law?
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How does Wisconsin § 961.38 apply to my situation?
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