Can an NP prescribe Klonopin in Florida?
Yes — Florida NPs can prescribe Klonopin (clonazepam) in Florida when controlled-substance prescribing is within their education, training, experience, and protocol or qualifying autonomous primary-care authority.1 Florida lists clonazepam, a benzodiazepine, as Schedule IV.2
The NP must also have qualifying graduate education for controlled-substance prescribing and DEA registration. Florida generally requires a PDMP review before prescribing unless a statutory exception applies.4 Because Klonopin is Schedule IV, the Schedule II 7-day cap does not apply.
For patients younger than 18, only a psychiatric nurse may prescribe a psychiatric mental health controlled substance.3 Autonomous registration does not authorize general independent psychiatric-specialty practice.
Citations
- Fla. Stat. §464.012(3)(a); Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B9-4.016(1)
- Fla. Stat. §893.03(4)(b)
- Fla. Stat. §464.012(6)(a); Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B9-4.016(3)
- Fla. Stat. §893.055(8)
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