Allowed
Note: PharmaLink has compiled the information below for reference only. State dispensing regulations change frequently and we recommend consulting an attorney or your state medical or pharmacy board with specific questions or to verify your eligibility to dispense.
Physician dispensing in Colorado is explicitly allowed under Colorado Revised Statute Title 12, Article 42.5, Section 118, which states that a practitioner may personally compound and dispense for any patient under the practitioner’s care any drug that the practitioner is authorized to prescribe and deems desirable or necessary in treating the patient. No permit or registration is required; however, any physician dispensing controlled substances must obtain a DEA registration. Physician Assistants (PAs) may also prescribe and dispense under the protocols and supervision of a licensed physician. Nurse Practitioners (NPs) may prescribe and, under certain protocols, dispense only prepackaged drugs prepared by a licensed pharmacist or manufacturer.
Dispensing in Colorado with PharmaLink
Dispensing medications to your patients offers meaningful benefits: additional practice revenue, better medication adherence, greater convenience for patients, and fewer pharmacy callbacks for your staff. PharmaLink provides a turnkey dispensing program — prepackaged medications, web-based software, equipment, and support — so most practices can start dispensing within days of completing their application.
- Cash & carry dispensing — patients pay at the point of care with transparent pricing.
- Workers' comp dispensing — treat injured workers and bill the workers' compensation carrier.
- Private insurance dispensing — adjudicate claims to your patients' insurance plans.
- Mail order & home delivery — send prescriptions to a fulfillment pharmacy that ships directly to your patients.
If you plan to dispense controlled substances, PharmaLink's software automatically reports to state PDMPs in all states where we operate.