Maine Laws

Direct Dispensing of Controlled Substances Laws

Question:

Are Nurse Practitioners authorized to directly dispense controlled substances?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 1 section of law
Citation:
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    4.         Requirements for authorized prescription and dispensing A.         In addition to the required client and drug information, a written prescription shall include the date, printed name, legal signature, specialty category, business address, and telephone number of the prescribing certified nurse practitioner or certified nurse-midwife. B.         Prescriptions may be written for medical appliances and devices and for over-the-counter drugs. C.         Drugs in the formulary may be prescribed, administered, dispensed, or distributed in combination. D.         Any product name drug may be prescribed, administered, dispensed, or distributed as long as the generic name or category for the drug is in the formulary. E.         The certified nurse practitioner and certified nurse-midwife shall comply with all applicable laws and rules in prescribing, administering, dispensing, and distributing drugs, including compliance with the labeling requirements and all other applicable requirements of the Maine Board of Pharmacy. F.         For the administration, dispensing, and distribution of controlled substances, the certified nurse practitioner and certified nurse-midwife shall comply with the requirements in the Code of Federal Regulations, 21 CFR Chapter II, Sections 1301, 1304.03 and 1304.04. see full law