18 Va. Admin. Code § 85-21-21

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 8, December 2, 2024
Section 18VAC85-21-21 - [Effective 1/2/2025] Electronic prescribing
A. A prescription for a controlled substance that contains an opioid shall be issued as an electronic prescription consistent with § 54.1-3408.02 of the Code of Virginia, unless the prescription qualifies for an exemption as set forth in subsection C of § 54.1-3408.02.
B. Upon written request, the board may grant a one-time waiver of the requirement of subsection A of this section for a period not to exceed one year due to demonstrated economic hardship, technological limitations that are not reasonably within the control of the prescriber, or other exceptional circumstances demonstrated by the prescriber.

18 Va. Admin. Code § 85-21-21

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 19, eff. 6/9/2021; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 41, Issue 7, eff. 1/2/2025.

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2928.2 of the Code of Virginia.