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Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Medicine
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants [18 VAC 85 ‑ 50]
Action Removal of patient care team physician or podiatrist name from prescriptions issued by physician assistants
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ends 4/9/2025
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3/11/25  5:44 pm
Commenter: Samantha Buhler

Support of Action
 

As a licensed Physician Assistant in Virginia with an independent DEA registration, the removal of the requirement for including the supervising physician's or podiatrist's name on prescriptions for Schedule II-V controlled substances is a necessary and logical step. This adjustment reflects the professional accountability of PAs, as listing a physician's name does improve patient care but instead creates unnecessary administrative burdens. 

 

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