What are Physician Assistants allowed to do in Vermont?

In Vermont, Physician Assistants (PAs) are permitted to prescribe medications according to the state formulary. This means that they can write prescriptions for a range of medications, including both controlled and non-controlled substances, as long as those substances are included in the formulary established by the state.

Practicing under the state formulary ensures that PAs are working within established guidelines that outline which medications they can prescribe, promoting patient safety and effective care. This regulatory framework also reflects the collaborative role PAs play in healthcare, working together with physicians to manage patient treatment plans.

The ability to prescribe under a formulary helps integrate PAs into comprehensive healthcare delivery while safeguarding against the misuse of higher-risk medications. In this context, the other options do not align with the established rules for PAs in Vermont; PAs are not authorized to prescribe Schedule I drugs, are controlled in the extent to which they can prescribe Schedule II drugs, and do not conduct major surgeries independently without supervision or collaborative agreements.