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 is allowed in Ohio, but there are certain restrictions. Sole practitioners may be able to dispense without a permit, but most practitioners will need to apply for and receive a Terminal Distributor of Dangerous Drugs (TDDD) license (in Ohio, “dangerous drugs” refers to all medications that require a prescription). More information about who is required to have a TDDD license can be found here. Physicians may also dispense controlled substances to their patients, but there are significant restrictions on the quantity that may be dispensed in a given time frame that often make it impractical to dispense controlled substances. Additionally, dispensers of controlled substances must apply for and receive a TDDD Controlled Substances license; more information can be found here. As always, all state and federal regulations must be followed when dispensing, including drug storage and labeling requirements.
Dispensing in Ohio 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.