[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 28, Volume 2]

[Revised as of July 1, 2005]

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[CITE: 28CFR549.30]



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                    TITLE 28--JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION

 

           CHAPTER V--BUREAU OF PRISONS, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

 

PART 549_MEDICAL SERVICES--Table of Contents

 

              Subpart B_Over-The-Counter (OTC) Medications

 

Sec. 549.30  Purpose and scope.



    Source: 68 FR 47849, Aug. 12, 2003, unless otherwise noted.





    This subpart establishes procedures governing inmate access to Over-

The-Counter (OTC) medications for all inmates except those in inpatient 

status at Federal Medical Centers. Inmates may buy OTC medications which 

are available at the commissary. Inmates may also obtain OTC medications 

at sick call if the inmate does not already have the OTC medication and:

    (a) Health services staff determine that the inmate has an immediate 

medical need which must be addressed before his or her regularly 

scheduled commissary visit; or

    (b) The inmate is without funds.