West Virginia
Laws at a Glance
Laws Requiring a Physical Examination before Prescribing
Laws Requiring Tamper-Resistant Prescription Forms
Laws Setting Prescription Drug Limits
Laws Prohibiting “Doctor Shopping”/Fraud
Laws Requiring Patient Identification before Dispensing
Citations for West Virginia’s Prescription Drug Laws
Category |
Legal Citation |
Physical Exam |
W. Va. Code § 30-5-3 |
Tamper-Resistant Forms |
W. Va. Code § 16-5W-3 |
W. Va. Code § 16-5W-4 |
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W. Va. Code § 16-5W-5 |
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W. Va. Code § 16-5W-6 |
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W. Va. Code § 16-5W-7 |
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W. Va. Code § 16-5W-8 |
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Prescription Limits |
W. Va. Code § 30-3-16 |
Doctor Shopping |
W. Va. Code § 60A-4-410 |
ID Requirement |
W. Va. Code § 60A-3-308 |
Note: All laws enacted as of August 31, 2010.
State Prescription Drug Laws
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