4 CCR 749-1.7 - Medicines and devices used in the practice of naturopathic medicine

The purpose of this Rule is to clarify the obtaining, administering, dispensing or prescribing of prescription and nonprescription medications and devices for registered naturopathic doctors as set forth is section 12-250-106(1)(c)(I),C.R.S.

A. The Director has approved the Naturopathic Formulary and methods as set forth in Section B of this Rule 1.7 for prescription and nonprescription medications and devices which may be obtained, administered, dispensed or prescribed by a naturopathic doctor in the practice of naturopathic medicine pursuant to sections 12-250-103(12) and (13) and 12-250-106(1)(c), C.R.S.

B. NATUROPATHIC FORMULARY

MEDICATION/DEVICE
Epinephrine as needed to treat anaphylaxis	to treat anaphylaxis only
Oxygen as needed for an emergency	for emergency use only
Vaccines in accordance with current ACIP guidelines for patients who are at least eighteen years of age
Local Anesthetics in connection with minor office procedures as defined in section 12-250-103(9), C.R.S.
For example, and not by way of limitation: * Procaine * Tetracaine * Chloroprocaine * Lidocaine * Mepivicaine * Bupivicaine * Ropivicaine * Prilocaine * Ethyl-chloride
Local Anesthetics, with Epinephrine in connection with minor office procedures as defined in section 12-250-103(9), C.R.S.
For example, and not by way of limitation: * Procaine * Tetracaine * Chloroprocaine * Lidocaine * Mepivicaine * Bupivicaine * Ropivicaine * Prilocaine * Ethyl-chloride
Topical Antiseptics in connection with minor office procedures as defined in section 12-250-103(9), C.R.S.
Sterile Water in connection with minor office procedures as defined in section 12-250-103(9), C.R.S.
Normal Saline in connection with minor office procedures as defined in section 12-250-103(9), C.R.S.
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B12
Homeopathic Preparations prepared in accordance with the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States Revision Service
FDA Regulated Non-prescription Medications
Barrier Contraceptives For example, and not by way of limitation: * Condoms * Diaphragm * Cervical cap * Spermicidal Sponges, foam, and film
Barrier Contraceptives does NOT include intrauterine devices
FDA Regulated Non-prescription Devices

C. A naturopathic doctor registered in Colorado shall not use a certification, registration, or license issued by another state to:

1. Issue prescription orders for prescription medications or devices to be dispensed by a pharmacy located in Colorado or in any other state for patients who the naturopathic doctor examines, diagnoses, or treats in Colorado, or

2. Prescribe, order, procure, dispense, inject or administer prescription medications or devices for general use with patients seen in his or her office in Colorado.

Notes

4 CCR 749-1.7

37 CR 15, August 10, 2014, effective 8/30/2014 38 CR 11, June 10, 2015, effective 7/1/2015 39 CR 11, June 10, 2016, effective 6/30/2016 43 CR 03, February 10, 2020, effective 1/1/2020 43 CR 07, April 10, 2020, effective 4/30/2020 43 CR 22, November 25, 2020, effective 12/15/2020 44 CR 09, May 10, 2021, effective 5/30/2021 45 CR 17, September 10, 2022, effective 8/15/2022 45 CR 16, August 25, 2022, effective 9/14/2022 45 CR 21, November 10, 2022, effective 11/30/2022