Pursuant to RCW 18.53.010(4), the optometry board adopts the following drug formulary of oral Schedule II hydrocodone combination products, Schedule III through V controlled substances, and legend drugs for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes in the practice of optometry. No licensed optometrist may use, prescribe, dispense, purchase, possess, or administer these drugs except as authorized and to the extent permitted by the board. This section includes the approved oral drug formulary. Optometrists must consult WAC 246-851-590 for specific guidelines on these drugs or drug categories.
(1) Approved nonscheduled oral drugs include: (a) Antibiotic agents excluding those listed in WAC 246-851-590(1).(c) Antifungal agents listed under WAC 246-851-590(2).(d) Antihistamine agents.(g) Anti-emetic agents listed under WAC 246-851-590(3).(h) Diuretic agents listed under WAC 246-851-590(4). (i) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents excluding those listed in WAC 246-851-590(5).(j) Analgesics and adjuvant analgesics.(2) Approved controlled substances limited to Schedule II hydrocodone combination products and Schedules III, IV, and V.(a) Schedule II hydrocodone combination products.(b) Schedule III controlled substances.(c) Schedule IV controlled substances.(d) Schedule IV anti-anxiety/sedative agents.(e) Schedule V controlled substances.(3) Approved injectable substances. Administration of epinephrine by injection for the treatment of anaphylactic shock.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-851-580
Amended by WSR 16-16-017, Filed 7/21/2016, effective 8/21/2016Amended by WSR 19-04-071, Filed 2/1/2019, effective 3/4/2019Statutory Authority: 2003 c 142 and RCW 18.54.070(2). 04-12-127, § 246-851-580, filed 6/2/04, effective 7/3/04.