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State Regulations

Meaning

State Regulations are the specific, legally binding rules and administrative codes promulgated by individual state governmental agencies, distinct from federal law, that govern the practice of medicine, pharmacy, and healthcare operations within that state’s jurisdiction. These regulations cover critical areas such as professional licensing requirements, scope of practice for various practitioners, compounding pharmacy oversight, and the prescribing of controlled or specialized substances like hormones and peptides. Adherence to these localized mandates is mandatory for all clinical professionals and facilities operating within the state. They ensure a minimum standard of care and patient protection at the local level.