Montana Code 37-24-108. Application and administration of topical medications — prescription, purchasing, and recordkeeping requirements
37-24-108. Application and administration of topical medications — prescription, purchasing, and recordkeeping requirements. (1) A licensed occupational therapist who meets the requirements of 37-24-106 may apply or administer topical medications by:
Terms Used In Montana Code 37-24-108
- Board: means the board of occupational therapy practice established by 2-15-1749. See Montana Code 37-24-103
- Occupational therapist: means a person licensed to practice occupational therapy under this chapter. See Montana Code 37-24-103
- Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of judicial proceedings. See Montana Code 1-1-202
- Topical medications: means medications applied locally to the skin and includes only medications listed in 37-24-108(2) for which a prescription is required under state or federal law. See Montana Code 37-24-103
(a)direct application;
(b)iontophoresis, a process in which topical medications are applied through the use of electricity; or
(c)phonophoresis, a process in which topical medications are applied through the use of ultrasound.
(2)A licensed occupational therapist may apply or administer the following topical medications:
(a)bactericidal agents;
(b)debriding agents;
(c)anesthetic agents;
(d)anti-inflammatory agents;
(e)antispasmodic agents; and
(f)adrenocorticosteroids.
(3)(a) Topical medications applied or administered by a licensed occupational therapist must be prescribed on a specific or standing basis by a licensed medical practitioner authorized to order or prescribe topical medications and must be purchased from a pharmacy certified under 37-7-321.
(b)Topical medications dispensed under this section must comply with packaging and labeling guidelines developed by the board of pharmacy under Title 37, chapter 7.
(4)A licensed occupational therapist who applies or administers topical medications shall keep appropriate records with respect to those medications.