Prescribing Authority in NYS

Question 1

What can physicians prescribe in NYS?

Answer 1

All controlled substances, legend/OTC meds, methadone

Question 2

What can dentists prescribe in NYS?

Answer 2

CIIs-CVs, legend/OTC meds, methadone

(make sure it’s within scope of practice- just because they can doesn’t mean they should!)

Question 3

What can optometrists prescribe in NYS?

Answer 3

Legend/OTC agents relating to the eye ONLY

Question 4

In order to prescribe meds, what do optometrists need to do?

Answer 4

Get certified to prescribe Phase One and/or Phase Two agents

Question 5

Phase One Agents for optometrists

Answer 5

ABX
Decongestants/antiallergenics
NSAIDs
Steroids
Antivirals
Hyperosmotics/hypertonic agents
Cycloplegics
Artificial tears/lubricants

Question 6

Phase Two Agents for optometrists

Answer 6

Beta-blockers
Alpha-agonists
Direct-acting cholinergic agents
Prostaglandins
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Question 7

Are optometrists certified to prescribe Phase Two Agents prescribe Phase 1 Agents?

Answer 7

Yes!

Question 8

How soon do optometrists need to be certified to use Phase 2 Agents after getting certified in Phase 1?

Answer 8

3 years

Question 9

Optometrist license number: what letters are in the front?

Answer 9

If there’s a U- they’re certified in Phase 1
If there’s a V- they’re certified in Phase 2

Question 10

What can podiatrists prescribe in NYS?

Answer 10

CIIs-CVs, legend/OTC drugs relating to the foot and ankle only

Question 11

What can vets prescribe in NYS?

Answer 11

CIIs-CVs, legend/OTC drugs for ANIMALS ONLY

Question 12

What can psychiatrists prescribe in NYS?

Answer 12

CIIs-CVs, legend/OTC

Question 13

What can PAs prescribe?

Answer 13

CIIs-CVs, legend/OTC drugs, methadone

Question 14

PAs limit of prescribing authority

Answer 14

determined by the supervising physician, and their scripts need to be countersigned by the supervising physician

Question 15

What can NPs prescribe in NYS?

Answer 15

CIIs-CVs, legend/OTC, methadone

Question 16

Do NPs need a countersignature?

Answer 16

Nope

Question 17

What can midwives prescribe in NYS?

Answer 17

CII-CV, legend/OTC drugs relating to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care ONLY

Question 18

What must all prescribers need to dispense controlled substances?

Answer 18

DEA NUMBER!

Question 19

Can pharmacists prescribe in NYS?

Answer 19

Can prescribe only if they have a CDTM agreement with a physician

Question 20

What can pharmacists do when they prescribe with a CDTM agreement?

Answer 20

Make adjustments to drug strength, frequency, route of administration

Question 21

PAs in an institutional setting- what can they do with controlled substances here?

Answer 21

They can prescribe controlled substances and the order can be executed before the physician countersigns it. The physician has 24 hours to countersign the order

Question 22

NPs need what in order to practice?

Answer 22

They need a collaborative relationship, but they don’t need a countersignature

Question 23

Midwives need what in order to practice?

Answer 23

They can only prescribe if they’re in a collaborative agreement with an OBGYN