If you are a physician working in Illinois and are considering medication dispensing at your practice, it is important that you adhere to state laws and regulations. The information included on this page is for reference only, so, please refer to your state medical or pharmaceutical board for updated information.
Registration for Medication Dispensing
In Illinois, Physicians may dispense non-controlled legend medications under their medical license so long as they are in compliance with Illinois state and federal law. Anyone who prescribes or dispenses a controlled substance must have a license issued by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation in accordance with the Illinois Controlled Substance Act.
Physicians must register each location where controlled substances are held and pay a $5 registration fee.
Physician assistant and nurse practitioner dispensing varies state by state so check with the state pharmaceutical board for more specific information.
What are the Benefits of Medication Dispensing in Illinois?
There are several benefits for medication dispensing, including:
- Driving revenue into your practice
- Improved patient medication compliance
- Patient satisfaction and recommendations to your practice
- Reduce workload for staff (fewer pharmacy calls)
- Reduced cost to patients
- Time saved for both patients and staff
Why Should You Choose First Coast Health Solutions
We are a leading national provider of full-service physician dispensing software. Our dispensing programs are designed to work with all medical, dental, and health care specialties.
By choosing our services, you have not only the software and medications to dispense but the service support necessary to keep your business thriving. We have dedicated account managers, over 800 customer support agents, guaranteed quick reimbursements, leading dispensing software, the analytics to maximize reimbursement, and proven formulary optimization.
It does not matter if you are a clinic, urgent care, hospital, or private practice; our software for physician dispensing can fit your needs and has proven successful in similar settings.
How does First Coast Health Solutions Support Illinois Physician Dispensing Regulations?
Most offices dispense controlled substances, and our software monitors and submits information to state Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP).
We are also here to support you, the physician, and understand your license is your lifeline. If you have questions about Illinois physician dispensing regulations, don’t hesitate to contact us.
The material contained on this site is for informational purposes only and DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE PROVIDING OF MEDICAL ADVICE, and is not intended to be a substitute for independent professional medical judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health.