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 who wish to dispense medications in Louisiana must register with the state as a dispensing physician and pay the registration fee (currently $75). Dispenses of controlled medications are limited to a 48-hour supply. Before applying for a dispensing permit, physicians should read the Louisiana dispensing legislation here. Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) are allowed to hand prepackaged medications to the patient (“distribute”).
Dispensing in Louisiana 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.