Can Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners prescribe buprenorphine for opioid addiction treatment in States that permit them to prescribe Schedule III, IV, or V medications?
No. Under DATA 2000, waivers to permit the prescription of Schedule III, IV, or V medications for opioid addiction treatment are available only to “qualifying physicians.” The term “qualifying physician” is specifically defined in DATA 2000 as a “physician who is licensed under State law,” has DEA registration to dispense controlled substances, has the capacity to refer patients for counseling and ancillary services, will treat no more than 30 such patients at any one time, and is qualified by certification, training, and/or experience to treat opioid addiction.
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