Can an NP prescribe Schedule 2 in New York?

Yes—New York nurse practitioners can prescribe Schedule II controlled substances. NPs may prescribe controlled substances in Schedules II–V once they satisfy New York’s prescriptive authority requirements and secure a DEA registration plus state authorization/official prescription forms from the Department of Health’s Bureau of Narcotics Administration¹².

All requirements that apply to non‑controlled prescribing also apply when an NP prescribes controlled substances, including completing Department‑approved instruction in state and federal prescribing laws and obtaining an NP prescriptive certificate, and issuing prescriptions consistent with the NP’s practice agreement and protocols¹³⁴. NPs with fewer than 3,600 hours of practice experience must prescribe within the framework of a written collaborative practice agreement with a qualified physician.