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Direct Dispensing of Controlled Substances Laws

Question:

Are Nurse Practitioners authorized to directly dispense controlled substances?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    To deliver a controlled substance to an ultimate user by or pursuant to the lawful order of a physician or CRNP or CNM, including the prescribing, administering, packaging, labeling or compounding necessary to prepare the substance for that delivery. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    The authority of a CRNP or CNM to prescribe, administer, authorize for administration or dispense pursuant to a QACSC is limited to those controlled substances enumerated in Schedules III, IV and V. see full law
since 2014-11-20
verified through 2017-10-01