Definitions

As used in this part: (1) (a) "Dispense" means the delivery by a prescriber of a prescription drug or device to a patient, including the packaging, labeling, and security necessary to prepare and safeguard the drug or device for supplying to a patient. (b) "Dispense" does not include: (i) prescribing or administering a drug or device; or (ii) delivering to a patient a sample packaged for individual use by a licensed manufacturer or re-packager of a drug or device. (2) "Dispensing practitioner" means an individual who: (a) is currently licensed as: (i) a physician and surgeon under Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act; (ii) an osteopathic physician and surgeon under Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act; (iii) an advanced practice registered nurse under Subsections 58-31b-301(2)(a) through (b); (iv) a physician assistant under Chapter 70a, Utah Physician Assistant Act; (v) a dentist under Chapter 69, Dentist and Dental Hygienist Practice Act; or (vi) an optometrist under Chapter 16a, Utah Optometry Practice Act; (b) is authorized by state law to prescribe and administer drugs in the course of professional practice; and (c) practices at a licensed dispensing practice. (3) "Drug" means the same as that term is defined in Section 58-17b-102. (4) "Health care practice" means: (a) a health care facility as defined in Section 26B-2-201; or (b) the offices of one or more private prescribers, whether for individual or group practice. (5) "Licensed dispensing practice" means a health care practice that is licensed as a dispensing practice under Section 58-88-202.