Can I buy an IV therapy clinic?

In Florida, anyone (including non-licensed healthcare professionals), can own a cash-pay medical business as well as hire medical professionals to provide services in these businesses. So, since anyone could own one, anyone could also buy such a clinic.

So long as the IV clinic is cash-pay only, there are no additional requirements for a non-licensed healthcare provider to own such a clinic. However, depending on where services are provided, additional facility licensure might be required. This would include a home health agency license for services provided in a patients home.

Most importantly, owners of IV clinics should be aware of all the laws and regulations pertaining to the operation of the clinic. This includes scope of practice limitations, safety and emergency protocol requirements, compounding and clean room regulations, and ordering and prescribing of treatments.

NSAIDS & The IV Business

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used medications that can help to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and lower fevers. Toradol is a prescription NSAID that can be administered via intravenous (IV) injection. Even though Toradol and other NSAIDs are commonly used and are relatively safe medications, these drugs can also have side effects, especially when used in high doses or for prolonged periods of time. To ensure safe and appropriate use of Toradol and NSAIDs, healthcare providers who offer these drugs may be subject to reporting requirements.

 

  1. Adverse Event Reporting: Healthcare providers who offer NSAIDs may be required to report adverse events associated with these drugs to regulatory agencies, such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Adverse events may include side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding, kidney damage, or liver damage. Reporting requirements may vary by jurisdiction, but healthcare providers should be aware of their legal obligations to report adverse events promptly and accurately.

 

  1. Prescription Monitoring: In some jurisdictions, healthcare providers who offer NSAIDs may be required to participate in prescription drug monitoring programs. These programs aim to prevent prescription drug abuse and diversion by monitoring the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances. Providers who prescribe or dispense NSAIDs may be required to report certain information, such as patient demographics, drug dosage and frequency, and the number of doses prescribed.

 

  1. Record-Keeping: Healthcare providers who offer NSAIDs should maintain accurate and complete records of patient care and treatment, including information about NSAID use. This may include the patient’s medical history, dosages and frequency of NSAID use, and any adverse events or side effects. Healthcare providers should be aware of applicable laws and regulations governing the retention and confidentiality of medical records.

 

  1. Compliance with State and Federal Laws: Healthcare providers who offer NSAIDs should be familiar with and comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations governing the use of prescription drugs. This may include requirements related to prescription writing, dispensing, and record-keeping, as well as reporting requirements for adverse events or other drug-related incidents.