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Requirements for Licensure and Operations of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Question:

Which medications for opioid use disorder are nurse practitioners authorized to prescribe?

Answer:
  • Buprenorphine
  • Methadone
  • Naltrexone
This answer is derived from 5 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    E. An RNP shall not dispense a Schedule II Controlled Substance that is an opioid, except for an opioid that is for medication assisted treatment for substance use disorders. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    A. The following controlled substances, unless specifically excepted, are included in schedule II: see full law
  • citation 3: see full citation
    (p) Methadone.(q) Methadone--intermediate, 4-cyano-2-dimethylamino-4, see full law
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    A. The following controlled substances, unless specifically excepted, are included in schedule III: see full law
  • citation 5: see full citation
    4. Any material, compound, mixture or preparation containing the narcotic drug buprenorphine or any of its salts. see full law
since 2019-11-05
verified through 2020-08-01