Utah Code § 58-88-201: Definitions.

As used in this part:

(1)

(a) "Dispense" means the delivery by a prescriber of a prescription drug or device to a patient, including the packaging, labeling, and security necessary to prepare and safeguard the drug or device for supplying to a patient.

(b) "Dispense" does not include:

(i) prescribing or administering a drug or device; or

(ii) delivering to a patient a sample packaged for individual use by a licensed manufacturer or re-packager of a drug or device.

(2) "Dispensing practitioner" means an individual who:

(a) is currently licensed as:

(i) a physician and surgeon under Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act;

(ii) an osteopathic physician and surgeon under Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act;

(iii) an advanced practice registered nurse under Subsections 58-31b-301(2)(a) through (b);

(iv) a physician assistant under Chapter 70a, Utah Physician Assistant Act;

(v) a dentist under Chapter 69, Dentist and Dental Hygienist Practice Act; or

(vi) an optometrist under Chapter 16a, Utah Optometry Practice Act;

(b) is authorized by state law to prescribe and administer drugs in the course of professional practice; and

(c) practices at a licensed dispensing practice.

(3) "Drug" means the same as that term is defined in Section 58-17b-102.

(4) "Health care practice" means:

(a) a health care facility as defined in Section 26B-2-201; or

(b) the offices of one or more private prescribers, whether for individual or group practice.

(5) "Licensed dispensing practice" means a health care practice that is licensed as a dispensing practice under Section 58-88-202.