Idaho Board of Pharmacy Grants Medication Authority to Naturopaths
Summary
The Idaho Board of Pharmacy has announced that naturopaths are now granted medication authority. This change expands the scope of practice for licensed naturopathic physicians in Idaho, allowing them to prescribe certain medications.
What changed
The Idaho Board of Pharmacy has issued a notice granting medication authority to licensed naturopaths in the state. This represents a significant expansion of their scope of practice, enabling them to prescribe medications. The announcement was made on January 30, 2025, and is detailed in a press release linked to the Board's website.
Licensed naturopaths in Idaho should review the specific parameters and limitations of this new medication authority. Compliance officers should ensure that naturopathic practitioners within their organizations are aware of these changes and are adhering to any associated requirements or guidelines established by the Board of Pharmacy. Further details regarding specific drug formularies or prescribing conditions may be available in related documentation.
What to do next
- Review the specific parameters of medication authority granted to naturopaths by the Idaho Board of Pharmacy.
- Ensure licensed naturopaths are aware of and comply with any new prescribing guidelines or limitations.
- Update internal policies and training materials related to naturopathic practice in Idaho.
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Medication Authority ID Naturopaths
Thursday January 30, 2025 https://dopl.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Medication-Authority-ID-Naturopaths-FINAL.pdf
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