La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XLV-6911

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XLV-6911 - Exceptions in Individual Cases

A. Availability of Exceptions. Upon written application to the board made in accordance with this Subsection, the board may authorize a physician, with respect to an identified individual patient, to exceed or otherwise depart from the prohibitions, conditions, and limitations on the use of Schedule III or Schedule IV anorectics otherwise prescribed by §6905. B and §6907 of this Subchapter.

B. Form, Content of Application for Exception. An application for board approval of an individual exception from the provisions of this Subchapter shall be submitted to the board's medical consultant in writing and shall contain:

1. individual identification of the patient to whom the physician proposes to prescribe, dispense, or administer anorectics other than in accordance with the provisions of this Subchapter;

2. a summary of the patient's medical and weight loss/gain history;

3. a complete copy of the patient's medical record, including a record of all anorectic medications prescribed, dispensed, or administered to or for the patient within 24 months prior to the application;

4. a statement by the physician of the specific manner in which the physician proposes to deviate from the provisions of this Subchapter respecting the prescription, dispensation, and administration of anorectic medications, together with a statement by the physician of the medical facts and circumstances deemed by the physician to justify such departure; and

5. such other information and documentation as the board or its medical consultant may request.

C. Board Action. The board may deny, grant, or grant in part any application for exception in an individual case made under this Section. The board's action on any such application shall be stated in writing and shall specify the manner and extent to which the physician shall be authorized to depart from the provisions of this Subchapter and the period of time during which such authorized exception shall be effective. A physician who makes application to the board under this Section shall not deviate from the prohibitions, conditions, and limitations provided in this Subchapter except following receipt of written authorization from the board or other than pursuant to the specifications and limitations of such authorization.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XLV-6911

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 18:745 (July 1992).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:1270(A)(1), 37:1270(B)(6), and 37:1285(B).