58-88-201. Definitions.
As used in this part:
(1) "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. "Dispense" does not include: prescribing or administering a drug or device; or 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: is currently licensed as: a physician and surgeon under; Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act an osteopathic physician and surgeon under; Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act an advanced practice registered nurse under Subsectionsthrough; 58-31b-301(2)(a) (b) a physician assistant under; Chapter 70a, Utah Physician Assistant Act a dentist under Chapter 69, Dentist and Dental Hygienist Practice Act; or an optometrist under Chapter 16a, Utah Optometry Practice Act; is authorized by state law to prescribe and administer drugs in the course of professional practice; and 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: a health care facility as defined in Section; or 26B-2-201 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