State Dispensing Regulations

Kentucky Physician Dispensing Laws & Regulations

Allowed with no license; dispensing duties may not be delegated to PAs, NPs, or other staff.

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.

Kentucky permits physicians to dispense medications in the normal course of their practice that they are authorized to prescribe. Under Kentucky law, the physician may not delegate dispensing duties to Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, or other staff. No license is required to dispense. More information can be found on the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure website.

Dispensing in Kentucky 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 Kentucky

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