| Petition Information | |
|---|---|
| Petition Title | Prescribing weight loss drugs |
| Date Filed | 2/25/2014 [Transmittal Sheet] |
| Petitioner | Sue Cressel |
| Petitioner's Request | To amend section 90 which sets out the requirements for prescribing weight-loss drugs to allow nurse practitioners to prescribe without the patient being seen by the physician. |
| Agency's Plan | The petition will be published on March 24, 2014 in the Register of Regulations and also posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment ending April 23, 2014. Following receipt of all comments on the petition to amend regulations, the Board will decide whether to make any changes to the regulatory language. This matter will be on the Board’s agenda for its meeting on June 19, 2014. |
| Comment Period | Began 3/24/2014 Ended 4/23/2014 1 comments |
| Virginia Register Announcement |
Submitted on 2/25/2014
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| Agency Decision | Initiate a regulatory change [Transmittal Sheet] |
| Response Date | 8/8/2014 |
| Decision Publication Date | Published on: 9/8/2014 Volume: 31 Issue: 1 |
| Agency Decision Summary | The Board voted to accept the petition and initiate rulemaking. The amended rule will authorize a nurse practitioner to perform the physical examination, order and evaluate tests and prescribe Schedule III through VI drugs for obesity, provided such authorization is specified in the practice agreement with the patient care team physician with whom she/he has a collaborative arrangement. |
| Associated regulatory action | Pharmacotherapy for weight loss by PA's and NP's Latest Stage: Fast-Track |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Name / Title: | Elaine Yeatts / Agency Regulatory Coordinator |
| Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Henrico, 23233 |
| Email Address: | elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-4688 FAX: (804)527-4434 TDD: ()- |