For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the respective meanings ascribed by this section:
(1) CERTIFYING BOARDS. Those boards designated in subdivision (3) of Section 20-2-2.
(2) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE. Any drug or medication defined as a controlled substance within the meaning of subdivision (4) of Section 20-2-2.
(3) DEPARTMENT. The Alabama Department of Public Health.
(4) LICENSING BOARD OR COMMISSION. The board, commission, or other entity that is authorized to issue a professional license to a pharmacist or an authorized practitioner.
(5) PHARMACIST. Any person, as defined in subdivision (17) of Section 34-23-1, licensed by the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy or otherwise permitted by Alabama or federal law to practice the profession of pharmacy within this state.
(6) PHARMACY. A retail establishment, as defined in subdivision (18) of Section 34-23-1, licensed by the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy.
(7) PRACTITIONER or AUTHORIZED PRACTITIONER. A medical, dental, podiatric, or optometric practitioner licensed, registered, or otherwise authorized by Alabama or federal law to prescribe, dispense, or furnish controlled substances within this state.
(8) STATE HEALTH OFFICER. The executive officer of the Alabama Department of Public Health as designated in Section 22-2-8.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 20 - Food, Drugs and Cosmetics.
Chapter 2 - Controlled Substances.
Article 10 - Controlled Substances Prescription Database.
Section 20-2-210 - Legislative Findings.
Section 20-2-211 - Definitions.
Section 20-2-213 - Reporting Requirements.
Section 20-2-214 - Limited Access to Database Permitted for Certain Persons or Entities.
Section 20-2-215 - Confidentiality of Database.
Section 20-2-217 - Surcharge on Controlled Substance Registration Certificate.
Section 20-2-218 - Reimbursement of Certain Costs Incurred in Compliance With Article.