Illinois Laws

Direct Dispensing of Controlled Substances Laws

Question:

Are nurse practitioners required to participate in a written agreement with a physician in order to directly dispense?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    A collaborating physician or podiatric physician may, but is not required to, delegate prescriptive authority to an advanced practice nurse as part of a written collaborative agreement. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    A collaborating physician or podiatric physician who delegates prescriptive authority to an advanced practice nurse shall include that delegation in the written collaborative agreement. This authority may include prescription of, selection of, orders for, administration of, storage of, acceptance of samples of, and dispensing over the counter medications, legend drugs, medical gases, and controlled substances categorized as any Schedule III through V controlled substances, as defined in Article II of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, and other preparations, including, but not limited to, botanical and herbal remedies. The collaborating physician or podiatric physician must have a valid current Illinois controlled substance license and federal registration to delegate authority to prescribe delegated controlled substances. see full law