Pennsylvania Laws

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

Question:

Which medications for opioid use disorder require specialized training?

Answer:
  • Buprenorphine
  • Methadone
  • Naltrexone
This answer is derived from 4 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    (a) A certified registered nurse practitioner may prescribe medical therapeutic or corrective measures if the nurse:(1) has successfully completed at least forty-five (45) hours of coursework specific to advanced pharmacology at a level above that required by a professional nursing education program;(2) is acting in collaboration with a physician as set forth in a written agreement which shall, at a minimum, identify the following:(i) the area of practice in which the nurse is certified;(ii) the categories of drugs from which the nurse may prescribe or dispense; and(iii) the circumstances and how often the collaborating physician will personally see the patient; and(3) is acting in accordance with regulations promulgated by the board. see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    (d)  Restrictions on CRNP prescribing and dispensing practices are as follows:(1)  A CRNP may write a prescription for a Schedule II controlled substance for up to a 30-day supply as identified in the collaborative agreement.(2)  A CRNP may prescribe a Schedule III or IV controlled substance for up to a 90 day supply as identified in the collaborative agreement.(e)  A CRNP may not delegate prescriptive authority. see full law
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    (b)  A CRNP with current prescriptive authority approval from the Board may prescribe, dispense and administer drugs and therapeutic or corrective measures consistent with the prescriptive authority collaborative agreement and relevant to the CRNP's specialty from the following categories:(1)  Antihistamines.(2)  Anti-infective agents.(3)  Antineoplastic agents, unclassified therapeutic agents, devices and pharmaceutical aids.(4)  Autonomic drugs.(5)  Blood formation, coagulation and anticoagulation drugs, and thrombolytic and antithrombolytic agents.(6)  Cardiovascular drugs.(7)  Central nervous system agents.(8)  Contraceptives including foams and devices.(9)  Diagnostic agents.(10)  Disinfectants for agents used on objects other than skin.(11)  Electrolytic, caloric and water balance.(12)  Enzymes.(13)  Antitussive, expectorants and mucolytic agents.(14)  Gastrointestinal drugs.(15)  Local anesthetics.(16)  Eye, ear, nose and throat preparations.(17)  Serums, toxoids and vaccines.(18)  Skin and mucous membrane agents.(19)  Smooth muscle relaxants.(20)  Vitamins.(21)  Hormones and synthetic substitutes.(c)  A CRNP may not prescribe or dispense a drug from the following categories:(1)  Gold compounds.(2)  Heavy metal antagonists.(3)  Radioactive agents.(4)  Oxytocics.(5)  Schedule I controlled substances as defined by section 4 of The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act (35 P.S. § 780-104). see full law
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    (2)  A medical professional prior to assuming any duties at a dispensary under § 1161.25 (relating to licensed medical professionals at facility).(b)  The requirements of the training course required under subsection (a) must include, at a minimum, all of the following:(1)  The provisions of the act and this part relevant to the responsibilities of a practitioner or medical professional.(2)  General information about medical marijuana under Federal and State law. see full law