I. Statutes/regs on health care providers’ authority
to prescribe for STDs to a patient’s partner(s) w/out prior evaluation (Explanation) |
Dispense means “to issue… for subsequent administration
to, or use by, a patient.” Ga.
Code Ann. § 43-34-26.1(a)(3.1) |
II. Specific judicial decisions concerning EPT (or like practices) (Explanation) |
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III. Specific administrative opinions by the Attorney General
or medical or pharmacy boards concerning EPT (or like practices) (Explanation) |
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IV. Legislative bills or prospective regulations concerning EPT
(or like practices) (Explanation) |
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V. Laws that incorporate via reference guidelines as acceptable
practices (including EPT) (Explanation) |
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VI. Prescription requirements (Explanation) |
Prescriptions transmitted electronically or by fax must bear patient’s
name and address. Out-patient prescription drug labels must include the
patient’s name –Ga.
Code Ann. § 26-4-80. |
VII. Assessment of EPT’s legal status with brief comments (Explanation) |
EPT is potentially allowable.
Dispensation to, or use by, a patient does not expressly preclude subsequent
provision of drugs to a partner. There is no statutory requirement that
a physician conduct a physical examination prior to dispensing a drug
for use by a partner.
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Status as of August 16, 2006 |