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Ohio Collaborating Physician FAQs for NPs and PAs

Clear, state-specific answers on collaboration rules, prescribing authority, chart-review expectations, and collaboration documentation requirements for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in Ohio.

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Collaborative Practice Agreement (CPA) Details

What must be in a Ohio NP collaborative practice agreement?

What is a collaborative practice agreement called in Ohio?

What are the requirements for terminating a collaborative agreement in Ohio?

How often does a collaborative agreement need to be reviewed in Ohio?

Collaboration & Supervision Requirements

Are there any proximity or in-person requirements between an NP and collaborating physician in Ohio?

How often must an NP and collaborating physician meet in Ohio?

How many charts must a collaborating physician review for a Ohio NP?

What are the requirements of a physician to collaborate with a Ohio NP?

How many nurse practitioners can a physician supervise in Ohio?

Prescriptive Authority (Medications & Controlled Substances)

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

Can a Ohio NP prescribe controlled substances?

What schedule drugs can an NP prescribe in Ohio?

Scope of Practice

Do NPs need a supervising physician in Ohio?

Can an NP prescribe Schedule 2 in Ohio?

What is a Ohio NP's scope of practice?

Can a Ohio NP prescribe controlled substances without supervision?

Can a Ohio NP prescribe medication independently?

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