Optometrists Prescribing Authority
2009-04-06
Optometrists Authorized to Prescribe Topical Medications for the Treatment of Eye Disease
As of April 1, 2009, qualified registrants of the College of Optometry of British Columbia are authorized to prescribe medications for the topical treatment of eye disease in accordance with the standards, limits and conditions of practice established by the College of Optometry.
Submitting prescription claims when the prescriber is an optometrist
When submitting claims for topical medications prescribed by optometrists, ensure that the claim information includes the:
- Practitioner ID Reference Code 94 and
- Optometrist’s 5-digit College of Optometry of BC license number
Note: PharmaNet does not apply any restrictions that preclude an optometrist from prescribing a specific medication. PharmaNet verifies only the practitioner information.
Need more information?
For more information on prescribing by optometrists, visit the College of Optometrists of BC website at www.optometrybc.com.
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