Can an NP prescribe Tramadol in Florida?
Yes — Florida NPs can prescribe tramadol when controlled-substance prescribing is within their education, training, experience, and protocol1 or qualifying autonomous primary-care authority, and other controlled-substance requirements are met. Tramadol is a Schedule IV controlled substance in Florida2, so Florida’s APRN-specific 7-day Schedule II cap is not a general tramadol limit.
Controlled-substance prescribing also requires qualifying graduate education for controlled-substance prescribing and DEA registration. Before prescribing tramadol, Florida generally requires a controlled-substance history review through the PDMP unless a statutory exception applies.3 If tramadol is prescribed for acute pain, Florida’s APRN acute-pain controlled-substance practice standards also apply.4
Citations
- Fla. Stat. §464.012(3)(a); Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B9-4.016(1)
- Fla. Stat. §893.03(4)(b)
- Fla. Stat. §893.055(8)
- Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B9-4.017
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