North Dakota § 43-58-08.1 Endorsement for prescribing authority

North Dakota Statutes

§ 43-58-08.1 — Endorsement for prescribing authority

North Dakota § 43-58-08.1

Title 43Occupations and Professions

Ch. 43-58Naturopaths

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N.D. Cent. Code § 43-58-08.1 (2026).

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1.A naturopath may not prescribe, dispense, or administer a prescription medication without first obtaining an endorsement for licensure.

2.The naturopath first must apply for a limited endorsement with the board in which the naturopath enters a written collaborative agreement with a supervising physician licensed under chapter 43-17, who will review the first one hundred prescriptions issued by the naturopath or twelve months of prescribing, whichever occurs first. The supervising physician shall possess an unencumbered license and have been prescribing and administering prescription drugs without limitation for at least five years in the state. The supervising physician shall evaluate the naturopath's ability to safely prescribe and administer prescription drugs within the naturopath's

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1. A naturopath may not prescribe, dispense, or administer a prescription medication
without first obtaining an endorsement for licensure.
2. The naturopath first must apply for a limited endorsement with the board in which the
naturopath enters a written collaborative agreement with a supervising physician
licensed under chapter 43-17, who will review the first one hundred prescriptions
issued by the naturopath or twelve months of prescribing, whichever occurs first. The
supervising physician shall possess an unencumbered license and have been
prescribing and administering prescription drugs without limitation for at least five
years in the state. The supervising physician shall evaluate the naturopath's ability to
safely prescribe and administer prescription drugs within the naturopath's scope of
practice and to comply with federal and state laws. The written collaborative
agreement must address the requirements of this subsection and be provided to the
board along with the application for endorsement. The board, by rule, further shall
define the terms of the supervising physician's role in reviewing the naturopath's
prescribing practices.
3. A naturopath who satisfies the requirements of subsection 2 shall notify the board in
writing with verification from the supervising physician that this requirement has been
met. Upon verification subsection 2 has been met, and the naturopath successfully
completed the pharmacology elective examination approved by the board, the board
shall issue the naturopath an endorsement to prescribe independently.
4. The board may waive the requirements of subsection 2 and examination under
subsection 3 if a naturopath shows the naturopath has substantial experience in
prescribing prescription medications under the laws of another jurisdiction that has
standards and qualifications for a naturopath to prescribe prescription medications at
least equal to those required under this chapter.
5. To maintain the endorsements provided under this section, the naturopath shall obtain
five hours of continuing education hours annually regarding pharmacology of
testosterone and legend drugs.