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961.39

961.39 Limitations on optometrists. An optometrist who is allowed under s. 449.18 (1) to use therapeutic pharmaceutical agents and under s. 449.18 (6) (am) 2. b. to dispense a contact lens that delivers a therapeutic pharmaceutical agent:

961.39(1)

(1) May not prescribe, dispense, or administer a controlled substance included in schedule I or II.

961.39(2)

(2) May prescribe, dispense, or administer only those controlled substances included in schedules III, IV, and V that are permitted for prescription or administration under the rules promulgated under s. 449.18 (6) (cm).

961.39(3)

(3) Shall include with each prescription order all of the following:

961.39(3)(a)

(a) A statement that he or she is allowed under s. 449.18 (1) to use therapeutic pharmaceutical agents.

961.39(3)(b)

(b) The indicated use of the controlled substance included in schedule III, IV or V so prescribed.

961.39(4)

(4) May not dispense other than as provided under s. 449.18 (6) (am) 2.

961.39 - ANNOT.

History: 1989 a. 31; 1995 a. 448 s. 241; Stats. 1995 s. 961.39; 2005 a. 297; 2009 a. 168.