Controlled Substances Part 1: The Controlled Substances Act Flashcards
What drugs are classified in a different schedule in this state compared to the federal schedule?
Products containing pseudoephedrine, ephedrine or phenylpropanolamine are classified as schedule V drugs.
Gabapentin is a “covered substance” and is reported to the PDMP.
Can marijuana be legally obtained from a state-approved dispensary?
Yes
Can marijuana be obtained from a state-approved dispensary for recreational use or only for medical purposes?
Both recreational and medical use are allowed. Recreational use is limited to adults age 21 years or older.
Does an individual need to obtain an ID card to purchase marijuana?
If using marijuana for medical purposes, the patient must submit an application and will receive an ID card.
Is medical marijuana limited to certain indications (if yes, what indications)?
Yes; medical marijuana is limited to these qualifying medical conditions:
1.) Cancer
2.) Glaucoma
3.) A degenerative or pervasive neurological condition
4.) HIV/AIDS
5.) Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
6.) A medical condition or treatment for a medical condition that produces one or more of the following: cachexia, severe pain, severe nausea, seizures or persistent muscle spasms
Does a practitioner need authorization from the state to recommend medical marijuana (if yes, what practitioners can obtain authorization)?
No authorization is required, but only an attending physician may recommend the use of medical marijuana. An attending physician is defined as a doctor of medicine (MD) or doctor of osteopathy (DO) licensed to practice in Oregon who has the primary responsibility for the care and treatment of a person diagnosed with a debilitating medical condition.
Naturopaths (ND), chiropractors (DC), or nurse practitioners (NP/FNP) may not act as attending physicians.
How does a practitioner authorize a patient to obtain medical marijuana (e.g., enter the patient into a medical marijuana database with an approved indication)?
The attending physician must submit written documentation of the patient’s diagnosis and state that the medical use of marijuana may provide benefit. This is to be submitted with the patient’s application for their ID card.
