Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 33-23-102
Optometrist's use of certain drugs; limitation
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Current — September 1, 2021
As of May 1, 2021
An optometrist shall be allowed to administer and prescribe pharmaceutical agents related to the practice of optometry, excluding the following categories of oral medications: immunosuppressives, steroids, anti-fungals, sedative-hypnotics, and schedule I and II narcotics. No medication shall be given by injection. Oral anti-glaucoma medications may be administered for a period not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours. An optometrist who administers or prescribes pharmaceutical agents for examination or for treatment shall provide the same standard of care to patients as that provided by a physician utilizing the same pharmaceutical agents for examination or treatment.
An optometrist shall be allowed to administer and prescribe pharmaceutical agents related to the practice of optometry for the treatment of ocular disease, excluding schedule I and II narcotics, but allowing for the prescribing of hydrocodone or hydrocodone containing pharmaceutical agents regardless of schedule.
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