Current through Register Vol. 54, No.43, October 26, 2024
Section 16.97 - Disciplinary guidelines for use of anabolic steroids-statement of policyUnder section 4 of the act of December 22, 1989 (P. L. 702, No. 93) (35 P. S. § 807.4), known as the Anabolic Steriod Law:
(1) A medical doctor or other Board regulated practitioner may not prescribe, administer or dispense an anabolic steroid for the purpose of: (i) Increasing muscle mass, strength or weight, without medical necessity.(ii) Improving a person's performance in an exercise, sport or game.(2) The Board may impose disciplinary sanctions within the following range against the license, certificate or registration to practice in this Commonwealth of a medical doctor or a Board regulated practitioner who violates section 4 of the Anabolic Steriod Law: (i)First violation.(A) Minimum: 3-month suspension.(ii)A subsequent violation.(A) Minimum: 1-year suspension.The provisions of this §16.97 adopted June 12, 1992, effective 6/13/1992, 22 Pa.B. 2996.