18 Va. Admin. Code § 90-70-130

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 10, December 30, 2024

Section 18VAC90-70-130 - Waiver for electronic prescribing

A. A prescription for a controlled substance that contains an opioid shall be issued as an electronic prescription consistent with § 54.1-3408.02 of the Code of Virginia, unless the prescription qualifies for an exemption as set forth in § 54.1-3408.02C.

B. Upon written request, the boards may grant a one-time waiver of the requirement of subsection A of this section for a period not to exceed one year, due to demonstrated economic hardship, technological limitations that are not reasonably within the control of the prescriber, or other exceptional circumstances demonstrated by the prescriber.

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 40, Issue 10, eff. 1/31/2024.

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-2957.04 of the Code of Virginia.