                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

DISTRIBUTION OF HYPODERMIC NEEDLES OR SYRINGES, GELATIN CAPSULES, QUININE OR ANY
OF ITS SALTS (§ 54.1-3467)

A. Distribution by any method, of any hypodermic needles or syringes, gelatin
capsules, quinine or any of its salts, in excess of one-fourth ounce shall be
restricted to licensed pharmacists or to others who have received a license or a
permit from the Board.

B. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the dispensing or distributing of
hypodermic needles and syringes by persons authorized by the State Health
Commissioner pursuant to a comprehensive harm reduction program established
pursuant to &#xA7; 32.1-45.4 who are acting in accordance with the standards and
protocols of such program for the duration of the declared public health
emergency.

C. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the dispensing or distributing of
hypodermic needles and syringes by persons authorized to dispense naloxone in
accordance with the provisions of subsection Z of &#xA7; 54.1-3408 and who, in
conjunction with such dispensing of naloxone, dispenses or distributes
hypodermic needles and syringes. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the
dispensing of hypodermic needles and syringes for the administration of
prescribed drugs by prescribers licensed to dispense Schedule VI controlled
substances at a nonprofit facility pursuant to &#xA7; 54.1-3304.1.

D. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection A, nothing in this section shall
prohibit the distribution of hypodermic needles that are designed to be used
with a reusable injector pen for the administration of insulin.

HISTORY: 1971, Ex. Sess., cc. 210, 245; 1988, c. 765; 2017, c. 183; 2018, c. 97;
2020, cc. 609, 610; 2023, cc. 142, 143; 2025, c. 277.