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Utilizing OTC Drugs and Supplements

By Adrienne Hersh, JD, ICS Legal Counsel · March 12, 201210 min read
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The ICS was instrumental in last year’s legislation that clarified the definition of "chiropractic physician.” The definition now expressly authorizes doctors of chiropractic to provide advice regarding the use of non-prescription products (also called "over-the-counter” drugs or "OTCs”) and to administer atmospheric oxygen.

This clarification of scope has given rise to questions about the role of over-the-counter drugs and dietary supplements in chiropractic practice. The regulatory schemes are different for each of these products, so it is important to be aware of the distinctions before integrating the products into your patients’ health care regimens.

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Adrienne serves as Illinois Chiropractic Society general counsel and provides legal advice and support on a wide range of legal issues affecting chiropractic physicians, including licensing and other health care regulations, scope of practice, insurance and reimbursement, business structuring, labor and employment, contracts, and litigation. Adrienne previously served for 8 years as general counsel to the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (now the Division of Professional Regulation, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation), where she was chief legal counsel responsible for overseeing all legal issues and advising the 50+ licensing and disciplinary boards, including the Medical Disciplinary Board and the Medical Licensing Board. She is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association Health Care Section, the Illinois Association of Healthcare Attorneys, and the National Association of Chiropractic Attorneys.

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