Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B9-4.016 - Controlled Substances Formulary

(1) Advanced practice registered nurses may only prescribe controlled substances pursuant to the individual's education, training, experience and protocol.

(2) Advanced practice registered nurses must restrict prescriptions of Schedule II controlled substances as listed in Section 893.03, F.S., to a 7-day supply. This restriction does not apply to prescription of controlled substances that are psychiatric medication prescribed by a psychiatric nurse as defined in Section 394.455, F.S.

(3) Only advanced practice registered nurses who meet the definition of a psychiatric nurse as defined in Section 394.455, F.S., may prescribe psychiatric mental health controlled substances to children younger than 18 years of age.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B9-4.016

Rulemaking Authority 464.006, 464.012(6)(b) FS. Law Implemented 464.012(6)(a) FS.

Adopted by Florida Register Volume 42, Number 193, October 4, 2016 effective 10/16/2016, Amended by Florida Register Volume 45, Number 137, July 16, 2019 effective 7/30/2019.

New 10-16-16, Amended 7-30-19.