Expands prescriptive authority for naturopathic physicians in Washington.

The bill expands the scope of practice for naturopathic physicians in Washington by allowing them to prescribe and administer legend drugs and controlled substances in Schedules III through V, and stimulant medications in Schedule II. It mandates that naturopathic physicians pass an approved examination and register with the department to access the prescription monitoring program. The bill also requires the board to establish additional education and training requirements related to prescribing these substances.

Expands prescriptive authority for naturopathic physicians in Washington.

The bill expands the scope of practice for naturopathic physicians in Washington by allowing them to prescribe and administer legend drugs and controlled substances in Schedules III through V, and stimulant medications in Schedule II. It mandates that naturopathic physicians pass an approved examination and register with the department to access the prescription monitoring program. The bill also requires the board to establish additional education and training requirements related to prescribing these substances.