Section 246-836-210 - Authority to use, prescribe, dispense and order(1) Naturopathic medical practice includes the prescription, administration, dispensing, and use of: (a) Nutrition and food science, physical modalities, minor office procedures, homeopathy, hygiene, and immunizations/vaccinations;(b) Contraceptive devices;(c) Nonlegend medicines including vitamins, minerals, botanical medicines, homeopathic medicines, and hormones;(d) Legend drugs as defined under RCW 69.41.010 with the exception of inert substances used for cosmetic purposes; and(e) Codeine and testosterone products that are contained within Schedules III, IV, and V in chapters 69.50 RCW and 246-945 WAC.(2) In accordance with RCW 69.41.010 (14), all prescriptions must be hand-printed, typewritten, or generated electronically.(3) Prior to being allowed to administer, prescribe, dispense, or order controlled substances, a naturopathic physician must meet the requirements in WAC 246-836-211 and have obtained the appropriate registration issued by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration.(4) Naturopathic physicians may not treat malignancies except in collaboration with a practitioner licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-836-210
Amended by WSR 23-23-077, Filed 11/13/2023, effective 12/14/2023Statutory Authority: RCW 18.36A.160, 2011 c 41, and 2011 c 40. 12-13-104, § 246-836-210, filed 6/20/12, effective 7/21/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.050(1), 18.36A.060, and 2005 c 158. 07-20-101, § 246-836-210, filed 10/2/07, effective 11/2/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.36A.060 [(1)](a). 92-06-020 (Order 247), § 246-836-210, filed 2/25/92, effective 3/27/92.