Is point-of-care medication dispensing legal?
Yes. Physicians are allowed to dispense medication to their own patients. Most physicians have done this in the form of dispensing medication samples, in-office injectables, etc. The Federal Trade Commission has concluded that allowing physicians to dispense medication would increase competition and lead to lower prices and better services. There are six states, however, that have legislated significant restrictions on the practice: Massachusetts, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Utah.
