Posted by danf on January 13, 2001, at 10:32:19
In reply to Re: Controlled substances, what are the rules?, posted by stjames on January 12, 2001, at 16:50:52
> > This varies from state to state.... in some states ritalin is very restricted for adults.
> james here....
>
> Here in the states federal law governs scheduled meds, II (ritalin, Dex, Adderal) requires paper script, no refills, new script for each month.
> Federal law allows any doc to perscribe any controled or scheduled med to anybody, but the DEA does watch things. So primary care docs don't usually perscribe schedule II. HMO's sometimes put age restrictions on Ritalin. At the state level, some states require tripilcate scripts
> or other things but this does not change a docs ability to perscribe. The regulating board may investagate a doc who does questionable perscribing and the DEA can revolke the right to perscribe scheduled meds, II-V.
>
> james
Ok here is where the confusion is... Federal law sets the basic regulation... state laws may be more restrictive & often are...In many states there are very restrictive & specific guidelines for schedule II stimulants..
They are basically allowed only for narcolepsy in adults in many states...
There are also state rules for schedule II narcotics & addiction... If a Dr. prescribes narcotics for a known addict... the patient must be in a rehab or maintenance program & the Dr. certified to treat addicts...
These rules vary from state to state & can carry criminal penalties for the Drs....
One must know the state regulations & can not make blanket assumptions
poster:danf
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