§ 58-88-201 — Definitions.

As used in this part:
(1) (1)(a) "Dispense" means the delivery by a prescriber of a prescription drug or device to a patient, including the packaging, labeling, and security necessary to prepare and safeguard the drug or device for supplying to a patient.
(1)(b) "Dispense" does not include:
(1)(b)(i) prescribing or administering a drug or device; or
(1)(b)(ii) delivering to a patient a sample packaged for individual use by a licensed manufacturer or re-packager of a drug or device.
(2) "Dispensing practitioner" means an individual who:
(2)(a) is currently licensed as:
(2)(a)(i) a physician and surgeon under Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act;
(2)(a)(ii) an osteopathic physician and surgeon under Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act;
(2)(a)(iii) an advanced practice registered nurse under Subsection 58-31b-301(2)(d);
(2)(a)(iv) a physician assistant under Chapter 70a, Utah Physician Assistant Act; or
(2)(a)(v) a dentist under Chapter 69, Dentist and Dental Hygienist Practice Act;
(2)(b) is authorized by state law to prescribe and administer drugs in the course of professional practice; and
(2)(c) practices at a licensed dispensing practice.
(3) "Drug" means the same as that term is defined in Section 58-17b-102.
(4) "Health care practice" means:
(4)(a) a health care facility as defined in Section 26B-2-201; or
(4)(b) the offices of one or more private prescribers, whether for individual or group practice.
(5) "Licensed dispensing practice" means a health care practice that is licensed as a dispensing practice under Section 58-88-202.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 276, 2025 General Session