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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Of treatment, special permissions needed, or physician oversight. Many states require that NPs enroll in the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program and/or Controlled Substance Reporting System in order to prescribe opioids. Please refer to your individual state's NP practice regulations to be sure that you are in adherence. As these regulations are constantly changing, make sure that you are familiar with the most up-to-date individual state citations for prescribing for NPs.19. Can An NP Prescribe Oxycodone? Oxycodone is a synthetic analgesic medication similar to morphine. Oxycodone is used to control severe pain and is classified as a narcotic analgesic. This medication is generally taken by mouth and comes in immediate release and sustained release formulas. Familiar oxycodone drugs are Percocet and Oxycontin. Oxycodone is very addicting and has a high street value. Thus, it is classified as a schedule II-controlled substance due to the increased potential for abuse and addiction. Careful administration and tapering are recommended due to the addictive nature of this drug.Nurse practitioners can prescribe Oxycodone in states that permit NPs to prescribe Schedule II-controlled substances. Refer to your state's protocol for schedule II prescription authority for any specific directives regarding Oxycodone.20. Can An NP Prescribe Phentermine? Phentermine is a CNS stimulant weight loss prescription medication that is a schedule IV-controlled substance. Phentermine is one of the most popular amphetamine appetite suppressants used for weight loss and energy. It is supplied in tablet, capsule, or orally disintegrating form. Commercial Phentermine is sold as Adipex, Qsymia, and Lomaira.Nurse practitioners can prescribe Phentermine in states where they can prescribe Schedule IV-controlled substances for weight loss. Some states, such as Florida, have a formulary of controlled substances that an NP can prescribe along with stipulations for additional training and limits for the amount of supply. Due to the complexities and ever-changing regulations of each state's NP prescriptive authority, all NPs need to be current and familiar with their state’s statutes, including prescribing weight loss medications.21. Can An NP Prescribe Steroids? Steroids can be categorized as a glucocorticoid such as methylprednisolone or an anabolic steroid, which is a synthetic variation of the male sex hormone testosterone. Anabolic steroids are frequently used by athletes to help build muscles and strength. They are commonly overused and abused by teens and professional athletes for performance enhancement. Teens and non-professional athletes usually acquire anabolic steroids illegally from the gym, friends, or online.Anabolic steroids have legal medical indications
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