Can an NP prescribe Schedule 2 in Pennsylvania?
Yes. In Pennsylvania, a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) can prescribe Schedule II controlled substances1. A CRNP may issue up to a 30-day supply of a Schedule II medication, provided this authority is specified in the prescriptive authority collaborative agreement; Schedules III and IV may be prescribed for up to a 90-day supply when authorized in the agreement1.
Before prescribing any controlled substance, CRNPs must have DEA registration2. Additionally, when writing a controlled-substance prescription, the CRNP must include their NPI on the prescription3.
In emergencies involving a known patient, a prudent short-term controlled-substance prescription may be issued, but any emergency oral Schedule II prescription must be followed by a written prescription delivered to the pharmacist within 72 hours4. CRNPs are prohibited from prescribing or dispensing Schedule I drugs5.
Citations
- 49 Pa. Code § 21.284(d)(1)-(2)
- 49 Pa. Code § 21.284b(a)
- 49 Pa. Code § 21.284a(b)(2)
- 49 Pa. Code § 21.284b(b)(5)
- 49 Pa. Code § 21.284(c)(5)
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