657—10.2(124) Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
“Authorized collection program” means a program administered by a registrant that has modified its registration with DEA to collect controlled substances for the purpose of disposal. Federal regulations for such programs can be found at www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/. Modification to the registrant’s Iowa controlled substances Act registration shall not be required.
“Board” means the Iowa board of pharmacy.
“CSA” means the Iowa uniform controlled substances Act.
“CSA registration” or “registration” means the registration issued by the board pursuant to the CSA that signifies the registrant’s authorization to engage in registered activities with controlled substances.
“DEA” means the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration.
“Individual practitioner” means a physician or surgeon (M.D.), osteopathic physician or surgeon (D.O.), dentist (D.D.S. or D.M.D.), doctor of veterinary medicine (D.V.M.), podiatric physician (D.P.M.), optometrist (O.D.), physician assistant (P.A.), resident physician, advanced registered nurse practitioner (A.R.N.P.), or prescribing psychologist.
“Prescription monitoring program,” “PMP,” or “program” means the program established pursuant to 657—Chapter 37 for the collection and maintenance of PMP information and for the provision of PMP information to authorized individuals.
[ARC 3345C, IAB 9/27/17, effective 11/1/17; ARC 4455C, IAB 5/22/19, effective 6/26/19]