Action:
Pharmacotherapy for weight loss by PA's and NP's
Action 4211
General Information
| Action Summary |
In response to a petition for rulemaking, the Board has amended section 90 on pharmacotherapy for weight loss by adding a provision allowing physician assistants and nurse practitioners who have practice agreements with a supervising or collaborating physician to perform the functions and prescribe the controlled substances in accordance with the specified standard of care for weight loss drugs, provided such treatment is authorized in the practice agreement. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [004087] |
| Associated Petitions for Rulemaking |
Prescribing weight loss drugs
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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7008
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Fast-Track
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/16/2015. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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William L. Harp, M.D.
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Executive Director
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Address:
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9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23233-1463
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Email Address:
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william.harp@dhp.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-4621
FAX: (804)527-4429
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
