(1) The possession, distribution or dispensing of legend drug samples by a pharmacy is hereby prohibited.
(2) This shall not apply to any pharmacy of a licensed hospital or health care entity which receives and distributes drug samples at the request of an authorized practitioner pursuant to RCW
69.45.050.
(3) A health care entity means any organization or business entity that provides diagnostic, medical, surgical, or dental treatment and/or rehabilitative care, but does not include any wholesale distributor or retail pharmacy licensed under state law.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
18.64.005 and chapter
18.64A RCW. WSR 91-18-057 (Order 191B), recodified as § 246-877-020, filed 8/30/91, effective 9/30/91. Statutory Authority: RCW
18.64.005. WSR 89-22-047, § 360-20-100, filed 10/30/89, effective 11/30/89; Order 114, § 360-20-100, filed 6/28/73.]