AZ HB2250

Modifies the definition of "unprofessional conduct" for physician assistants to change substance use language from "habitual intemperance" to "exhibiting a pattern of using or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs" while performing health care tasks or when judgment is impaired

Extends controlled substance prescription privileges from 30-day to 90-day periods for schedule II or III non-opioid, non-benzodiazepine controlled substances for physician assistants meeting specified educational or certification requirements

Clarifies that physician assistants cannot dispense schedule II opioid controlled substances except for medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders

Adds new authority structure allowing the board to delegate specific licensing and regulatory authority to the executive director through substantive policy statements

Revises prescription order requirements to include physician assistant information and modifies language regarding manufacturers' samples from "allowed" to "delegated"