Delaware Laws

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

Question:

What practitioners are authorized to prescribe medications for opioid use disorder?

Answer:
  • Physicians
  • Nurse practitioners
  • Physician assistants
This answer is derived from 3 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    An APRN licensed by the Board may prescribe, order, procure, administer, store, dispense and furnish over the counter, legend and controlled substances pursuant to applicable state and federal laws and within the APRN’s role and population focus. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    13.3.1.3 PAs may prescribe legend medication including Schedule II-V controlled substances, (as defined in the Controlled Substance Act). parenteral medications, medical therapeutics, devices and diagnostics. see full law
  • citation 3: see full citation
    4.1.1 A prescription for a controlled substance may be issued only by a practitioner who is:4.1.1.1 Authorized to prescribe controlled substances by the jurisdiction in which he/she is licensed to practiced his/her profession; and4.1.1.2 Either registered or exempt from registration pursuant to 16 Del.C. §4732. see full law