LAC 46:XLV.6909. Exemption of Controlled Scientific Studies

A. The prohibitions, conditions, and limitations on the use of Schedule III and Schedule IV anorectic medications prescribed by §6905.B and §6907 of this Subchapter shall not be applicable to a physician engaged in the conduct of a controlled scientific study of the efficacy of such medications in the medical treatment of obesity, provided that the physician is employed by or otherwise officially affiliated with an accredited medical school or college or other institution of higher learning located in the state of Louisiana, such study is conducted under the auspices of such school, college, or institution, and the interim and final results of such study are furnished to the board in writing.