My understanding is that State Law dictates whether an RN in ED, PACU, OB has the authority to dispense take-home packs of meds to patients in these areas. I am familiar with the understanding that staff RNs in Colorado can administer medications, and that they are NOT authorized to dispense meds; that only the Care Provider (PCP, ED docs, OB docs, APNs, CNMs, PAs) may hand the take-home meds to the patient. It would be helpful if any members from Colorado hospitals or clinics would please share their current practice, and especially, please provide supportive authority (State Law, Nurse Practice Act, Pharmacy Law) if RNs are dispensing medications to patients. Thank you.