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382.213

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Must a physician specifically advise that substances in a prescription will not adversely affect the driver’s ability to safely operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) or may a pharmacist’s advice or precautions printed on a container suffice for the adv

Section § 382.213: Controlled substance use.

Guidance Q&A

Question 1: Must a physician specifically advise that substances in a prescription will not adversely affect the driver’s ability to safely operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) or may a pharmacist’s advice or...

Particularly in light of the coverage of Canadian and Mexican employees, how should Medical Review Officers (MRO) deal, in the verification process, with claims of the use of foreign prescriptions or over-the-counter medication?

Section § 382.105: Testing procedures.

Guidance Q&A

Question 4: Particularly in light of the coverage of Canadian and Mexican employees, how should Medical Review Officers (MRO) deal, in the verification process, with claims of the use of foreign prescriptions or over-the-...