Questions and Answers
Which of the following practitioners is NOT allowed to issue a prescription for a controlled substance?
What is a requirement for an agent or employee of a hospital to prescribe controlled substances?
Which of the following statements accurately describes a condition for prescribing controlled substances?
Which of the following does NOT qualify as an exemption from DEA registration?
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What must mid-level practitioners do to lawfully prescribe controlled substances?
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Study Notes
Prescription Issuers for Controlled Substances
- Prescriptions for controlled substances are governed by 21 CFR 1306.03.
- Authorized prescribers include physicians, dentists, podiatrists, veterinarians, and mid-level practitioners.
- Any registered practitioner must be authorized to prescribe controlled substances in their jurisdiction.
DEA Registration and Exemptions
- Practitioners must be registered with the DEA to prescribe controlled substances.
- Exemptions to DEA registration include:
- Public Health Service members
- Federal Bureau of Prisons practitioners
- Military practitioners
Hospital and Institutional Practitioners
- Agents or employees of hospitals or institutions can issue prescriptions.
- The institution must be registered with the DEA, allowing practitioners to act under the institution's registration instead of their own.
- Additional requirements must be fulfilled as per 21 CFR 1301.22(c) for this arrangement.
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Test your knowledge on who may issue prescriptions for controlled substances according to 21 CFR 1306.03. This quiz covers the qualifications and regulations for physicians, dentists, veterinarians, and other registered practitioners. Understand the requirements for legal prescription issuance.
