Prescribing Authority in NYS Flashcards
What can physicians prescribe in NYS?
All controlled substances, legend/OTC meds, methadone
What can dentists prescribe in NYS?
CIIs-CVs, legend/OTC meds, methadone
(make sure it’s within scope of practice- just because they can doesn’t mean they should!)
What can optometrists prescribe in NYS?
Legend/OTC agents relating to the eye ONLY
In order to prescribe meds, what do optometrists need to do?
Get certified to prescribe Phase One and/or Phase Two agents
Phase One Agents for optometrists
ABX
Decongestants/antiallergenics
NSAIDs
Steroids
Antivirals
Hyperosmotics/hypertonic agents
Cycloplegics
Artificial tears/lubricants
Phase Two Agents for optometrists
Beta-blockers
Alpha-agonists
Direct-acting cholinergic agents
Prostaglandins
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Are optometrists certified to prescribe Phase Two Agents prescribe Phase 1 Agents?
Yes!
How soon do optometrists need to be certified to use Phase 2 Agents after getting certified in Phase 1?
3 years
Optometrist license number: what letters are in the front?
If there’s a U- they’re certified in Phase 1
If there’s a V- they’re certified in Phase 2
What can podiatrists prescribe in NYS?
CIIs-CVs, legend/OTC drugs relating to the foot and ankle only
What can vets prescribe in NYS?
CIIs-CVs, legend/OTC drugs for ANIMALS ONLY
What can psychiatrists prescribe in NYS?
CIIs-CVs, legend/OTC
What can PAs prescribe?
CIIs-CVs, legend/OTC drugs, methadone
PAs limit of prescribing authority
determined by the supervising physician, and their scripts need to be countersigned by the supervising physician
What can NPs prescribe in NYS?
CIIs-CVs, legend/OTC, methadone
Do NPs need a countersignature?
Nope
What can midwives prescribe in NYS?
CII-CV, legend/OTC drugs relating to pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care ONLY
What must all prescribers need to dispense controlled substances?
DEA NUMBER!
Can pharmacists prescribe in NYS?
Can prescribe only if they have a CDTM agreement with a physician
What can pharmacists do when they prescribe with a CDTM agreement?
Make adjustments to drug strength, frequency, route of administration
PAs in an institutional setting- what can they do with controlled substances here?
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
NPs need what in order to practice?
They need a collaborative relationship, but they don’t need a countersignature
Midwives need what in order to practice?
They can only prescribe if they’re in a collaborative agreement with an OBGYN
