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 Rhode Island who are authorized to prescribe medications in the state have the ability to dispense those medications to patients under their care during the normal course of practicing medicine. No additional permit or license is required, although physicians wishing to dispense controlled medications must register with the state. As always, all state and federal regulations must be followed when dispensing, including drug storage and labeling requirements. For more information, see Section 216-RICR-40-15-1.9.
Dispensing in Rhode Island 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.