CODE OF VIRGINIA

PRESCRIPTION IN EXCESS OF RECOMMENDED DOSAGE IN CERTAIN CASES (§ 54.1-3408.1)

In the case of a patient with intractable pain, a physician may prescribe a
dosage in excess of the recommended dosage of a pain relieving agent if he
certifies the medical necessity for such excess dosage in the patient’s
medical record. Any person who prescribes, dispenses or administers an excess
dosage in accordance with this section shall not be in violation of the
provisions of this title because of such excess dosage, if such excess dosage is
prescribed, dispensed or administered in good faith for accepted medicinal or
therapeutic purposes.Nothing in this section shall be construed to grant any
person immunity from investigation or disciplinary action based on the
prescription, dispensing or administration of an excess dosage in violation of
this title.

HISTORY: 1988, c. 870, § 54-524.65:1; 1990, c. 681; 1995, c. 277.