Can a physician assistant inject or prescribe in Kentucky?
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Short answer
PAs need a signed supervision agreement. Nonscheduled legend drugs require physician approval; Schedule II–V prescribing also needs board approval, experience, DEA and monitoring registration, continuing education and drug-specific supply/refill limits.
A physician assistant shall not render any medical service or procedure unless the required supervision agreement is completed and signed by the supervising physician and physician assistant, and in effect. The supervision agreement shall include the scope of medical services and procedures approved by the supervising physician to be performed by the physician assistant, and the level and method of supervision to be provided by the supervising physician.
Ky. Rev. Stat. §311.854(3) · verified Sep 3, 2026 · regulatory monitoring, not legal advice
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A physician shall not supervise a physician assistant without approval of the board. Failure to obtain board approval as a supervising physician or failure to comply with the requirements of KRS 311.840 to 311.862 or related administrative regulations shall be considered unprofessional conduct and shall be subject to disciplinary action by the board.
Ky. Rev. Stat. §311.854(1) · verified Sep 3, 2026
"Registered nursing practice" means the performance of acts requiring substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skill based upon the principles of psychological, biological, physical, and social sciences in the application of the nursing process in the administration of medication and treatment as prescribed by a physician, physician assistant, dentist, or advanced practice registered nurse and as further authorized or limited by the board.
Ky. Rev. Stat. §314.011(6) · verified Sep 3, 2026
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