Who are authorized to dispense donated cancer drugs?

• A. Practitioners w/ prescriptive authority
• B. RPh
• C. Both practitioners w/ prescriptive authority and RPh
• D. Neither

Answer: (C)

Donated cancer drugs can be dispensed through the channels allowed by state law for both licensed pharmacists and practitioners who have prescriptive authority. The key is that the dispensing must occur under proper authorization, which means a valid prescription or order, appropriate labeling, patient counseling, and accurate recordkeeping, all in line with the donation program’s policies and Montana statutes. Because the program may permit distribution either through a pharmacy setting or directly by a prescriber, both groups are authorized to dispense.