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VA RIN: 2900-AL68 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Medication Prescribed by Non-VA Physicians 
Abstract: The Department of Veterans Affairs is amending its medical regulations that govern the provision of medication to veterans when the medication is prescribed by non-VA physicians. The rule provides that, in limited circumstances, VA may provide medication prescribed by a non-VA physician to veterans enrolled in VA's health-care system prior to July 25, 2003, if the veterans have requested an initial appointment for primary care in a VA health care facility before July 25, 2003, and were unable to obtain an initial appointment for primary care within 30 days. The rule establishes specific requirements that veterans must meet to receive such medication, and it establishes limits on the types and quantities of medication VA may provide. VA's intent is to assist enrolled veterans who have requested primary care appointments but who have not been able to obtain one within 30 days. 
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs(VA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 38 CFR 17.96   
Legal Authority: 38 USC 1706    38 USC 1710    38 USC 1712(d)    38 USC 1721   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  07/25/2003  68 FR 43927   
Interim Final Rule Effective  07/25/2003  68 FR 43927   
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  08/25/2003  68 FR 43927   
Final Action  11/00/2008    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Virginia Torrise
Deputy Chief Consultant (119)
Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20420
Phone:202 461-7356
Email: virginia.torris@va.gov

Brian McCarthy
Patient Care Services (10P4)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20420
Phone:202 461-6345
Email: brian.mccarthy4@va.gov