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Does a Ohio NP need a DEA license to prescribe controlled substances?
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Does a Ohio NP need a DEA license to prescribe controlled substances?

Chris Turitzin
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December 9, 2025

An Ohio NP needs a DEA registration to prescribe controlled substances. In Ohio, an APRN must have a DEA number to issue prescriptions for controlled substances1. APRNs may prescribe Schedules III–V and, in limited circumstances, Schedule II, as authorized by statute2.

Additionally, the APRN’s standard care arrangement must address the prescribing component, including provisions for the use of Schedule II controlled substances and OARRS review3. NPs should ensure their controlled-substance prescribing aligns with these statutory and regulatory requirements.

Citations

  1. State of Ohio Board of Nursing, Prescribing Resources for Nurses (Website), https://nursing.ohio.gov/practice-resources/prescribing-resources/
  2. 2024 Ohio Revised Code §4723.481 (C)(1)(a–c), (E)
  3. Ohio Board of Nursing Rule 4723-8-04 (D)(1–11)
Chris Turitzin
Chris, founded Single Aim Health in 2024 to provide clinicians, especially NPs and PAs, with essential services for launching and growing their practices. A Stanford graduate in Product Design, Chris co-founded Momentus Media, which was acquired by Facebook, and worked as a Product Manager there. He later gained expertise in digital health through leadership roles at Bicycle Health, Virta Health, and founding Wink Health. Now, he is using his experience to help clinicians through Single Aim Health.
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