### Question
What does standing order mean?


### Answer
**Standing order** has the following meaning in *21 U.S.C. § 823*:

> a written medical protocol in which a medical director determines in advance the medical criteria that must be met before administering controlled substances to individuals in need of emergency medical services

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 823*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT > Part C-Registration of Manufacturers, Distributors, and Dispensers of Controlled Substances**

