State Dispensing Regulations

Illinois Physician Dispensing Laws & Regulations

Allowed for non-controlled drugs under the medical license; controlled substances require a license.

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.

Physicians in Illinois may dispense non-controlled legend drugs under their state medical license as long as they comply with state and federal laws. Every person who prescribes and/or stores and dispenses any controlled substances within the state of Illinois must obtain a license issued by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in accordance with the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Practitioners must register each location where controlled substances will be held and pay a nominal $5 fee per registration.

Dispensing in Illinois 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.

If you plan to dispense controlled substances, PharmaLink's software automatically reports to state PDMPs in all states where we operate.

Start dispensing in Illinois

Most practices are up and running within days of submitting their application. Talk to a specialist about the right dispensing program for your practice.