Administration of a prescription drug -- Ordering laboratory testing -- Reporting laboratory results -- Referral.

(1) A licensed physical therapist may purchase, store, and administer topical and aerosol medications that require a prescription as provided in this section. (2) A licensed physical therapist may purchase, store, and administer: (a) a topical medication for wound care and for musculoskeletal treatment, using iontophoresis or phonorphoresis; and (b) an aerosol medication for pulmonary hygiene in an institutional setting, if a licensed respiratory therapist is not available within a 10 mile radius of the institution. (3) A licensed physical therapist shall purchase, store, or administer a medication described in this section in accordance with a written prescription issued by a practitioner who is licensed to prescribe that medication. (4) This section does not authorize a licensed physical therapist to dispense a prescription drug.