Massachusetts Laws

Direct Dispensing of Controlled Substances Laws

Question:

Are nurse practitioners required to register for direct dispensing?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 6 section of law
Citation:
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    (C) Separate Registrations Required for Separate Activities. Each person shall obtain a separate registration for each group of activities in which he or she engages. see full law
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    (l) A certified nurse practitioner, psychiatric clinical nurse specialist, certified registered nurse anesthetist or physician assistant, authorized and registered by the appropriate board of registration is deemed to be registered to dispense controlled substances in accordance with written guidelines mutually developed and agreed upon with a supervising physician. see full law
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    (2) Persons required to be registered for controlled substances shall register separately for each one of the following business or professional activities applicable to him or her. see full law
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    (o) Certified Nurse Practitioner; see full law
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    (A) Persons Required to Register. Every person who is required to be registered with the Commissioner under M.G.L. c. 94C shall register with said Commissioner as hereafter provided: see full law
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    (a) Manufactures, distributes, or dispenses any controlled substance; or see full law