D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-5810

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Rule 17-5810 - PRESCRIBING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

5810.1

A certified nurse-midwife 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 §§ 48-901.02 et seq.

5810.2

A certified nurse-midwife shall not prescribe a controlled substance unless a certified nurse-midwife 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.

5810.3

A certified nurse-midwife shall not issue a refillable prescription for a controlled substance.

5810.4

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

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-5810

Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 3497, 3501 (May 12, 1989); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 11751 (December 27, 2002)