D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-6010

Current through Register Vol. 72, No. 1, January 3, 2025

Rule 17-6010 - PRESCRIBING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

6010.1

A clinical nurse specialist shall have authority to prescribe those drugs in Schedules II through V, established pursuant to the District of Columbia Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 1981, D.C. Law 4-29, D.C. Official Code §§ 48-901.02et seq.

6010.2

A clinical nurse specialist shall not prescribe a controlled substances unless a clinical nurse specialist meets the following requirements;

(a) Possesses a valid controlled substances certificate of registration from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); and

(b) Possesses a valid District of Columbia controlled substances registration pursuant to D.C. Official Code §§ 48-901.02 et seq., the District of Columbia Uniform Controlled Substances Act.

6010.3

A clinical nurse specialist shall not issue a refillable prescription for a controlled substance.

6010.4

A clinical nurse specialist shall maintain a current and complete log of all controlled substances that the clinical nurse specialist prescribes, in accordance with regulations for record keeping promulgated by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-6010

Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 11771 (December 27, 2002)