# 28 CFR § 549.30: Purpose and scope

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-549.30

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 CFR § 549.30
- **Heading:** Purpose and scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 28—Judicial Administration > CHAPTER V—BUREAU OF PRISONS, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE > SUBCHAPTER C—INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT > PART 549—MEDICAL SERVICES > Subpart B—Over-The-Counter (OTC) Medications

## Text

This subpart establishes procedures governing inmate access to Over-The-Counter (OTC) medications for all inmates except those in inpatient status at Federal Medical Centers. Inmates may buy OTC medications which are available at the commissary. Inmates may also obtain OTC medications at sick call if the inmate does not already have the OTC medication and:
(a) Health services staff determine that the inmate has an immediate medical need which must be addressed before his or her regularly scheduled commissary visit; or
(b) The inmate is without funds.

## Nearby sections

- [28 CFR § 549.10 § 549.10 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-549.10.md)
- [28 CFR § 549.11 § 549.11 Program responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-549.11.md)
- [28 CFR § 549.12 § 549.12 Testing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-549.12.md)
- [28 CFR § 549.13 § 549.13 Programming, duty, and housing restrictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-549.13.md)
- [28 CFR § 549.14 § 549.14 Confidentiality of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-549.14.md)
- [28 CFR § 549.15 § 549.15 Infectious disease training and preventive measures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-549.15.md)
- [28 CFR § 549.30 § 549.30 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-549.30.md)
- [28 CFR § 549.31 § 549.31 Inmates without funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-549.31.md)
- [28 CFR § 549.40 § 549.40 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-549.40.md)
- [28 CFR § 549.41 § 549.41 Hospitalization in a suitable facility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-549.41.md)
- [28 CFR § 549.42 § 549.42 Use of psychiatric medications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-549.42.md)
- [28 CFR § 549.43 § 549.43 Transfer for psychiatric or psychological examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-549.43.md)
- [28 CFR § 549.44 § 549.44 Voluntary hospitalization in a suitable facility for psychiatric care or treatment, and voluntary administration of psychiatric medication.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-549.44.md)
- [28 CFR § 549.45 § 549.45 Involuntary hospitalization in a suitable facility for psychiatric care or treatment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-549.45.md)

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