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

Question:

Which medications for opioid use disorder are nurse practitioners authorized to prescribe?

Answer:
  • Buprenorphine
  • Methadone
  • Naltrexone
This answer is derived from 5 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    The controlled substances listed in this section are included in Schedule II: see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    A. In accordance with the provisions of this section and pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 33 (§ 54.1-3300 et seq.), a licensed nurse practitioner shall have the authority to prescribe Schedule II through Schedule VI controlled substances and devices as set forth in Chapter 34 (§ 54.1-3400 et seq.). see full law
  • citation 3: see full citation
    Methadone;Methadone — Intermediate, 4-cyano-2-dimethylamino-4, 4-diphenyl butane; see full law
  • citation 4: see full citation
    The controlled substances listed in this section are included in Schedule III: see full law
  • citation 5: see full citation
    a. Any material, compound, mixture, or preparation containing any of the following narcotic drugs or their salts thereof:Buprenorphine. see full law
since 2020-07-01
verified through 2020-08-01