WAC 246-836-210. Authority to use, prescribe, dispense and order

(1) Naturopathic medical practice includes the prescription, administration, dispensing, and use of: (a) Nutrition and food science, physical modalities, minor office procedures, homeopathy, hygiene, and immunizations/vaccinations; (b) Contraceptive devices; (c) Nonlegend medicines including vitamins, minerals, botanical medicines, homeopathic medicines, and hormones; (d) Legend drugs as defined under RCW 69.41.010 with the exception of inert substances used for cosmetic purposes; and (e) Codeine and testosterone products that are contained within Schedules III, IV, and V in chapters 69.50 RCW and 246-945 WAC. (2) In accordance with RCW 69.41.010 (14), all prescriptions must be hand-printed, typewritten, or generated electronically. (3) Prior to being allowed to administer, prescribe, dispense, or order controlled substances, a naturopathic physician must meet the requirements in WAC 246-836-211 and have obtained the appropriate registration issued by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration. (4) Naturopathic physicians may not treat malignancies except in collaboration with a practitioner licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW.