Under what conditions can Physician Assistants prescribe legend drugs?

Physician Assistants (PAs) can prescribe legend drugs under conditions set forth in the Delegation Agreement with their supervising physician. The Delegation Agreement is a formal document that outlines the scope of practice for the PA, specifying the types of medical services they can provide, including the authority to prescribe medications. Furthermore, this prescribing authority is contingent on the PA practicing under the supervision of a physician, who retains overall responsibility for the care provided to patients.

This established framework ensures that PAs work collaboratively with physicians, thereby monitoring the quality of care and drug prescribing practices. This supervision is designed to maintain patient safety and ensure that the PA's prescribing practices align with the standard of medical care expected in the state.

Other options presented do not accurately reflect the conditions for prescribing legend drugs. There is no requirement for PAs to complete a specific training program solely to prescribe medications, nor is the ability to prescribe limited to on-call situations. Additionally, PAs can prescribe medications to patients of all ages, not just those over 18, so age is not a condition affecting their prescribing privileges.