### Question
Can you define what standing order means?


### Answer
**Standing order** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 290ee*:

> a document prepared by a person authorized to prescribe medication that permits another person to acquire, dispense, or administer medication without a person-specific prescription

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 290ee*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III&ndash;A-SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION > Part D-Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Substance Abuse and Mental Health**

