Arkansas Administrative Code
Agency 069 - Board of Optometry
Rule 069.00.02-002 - Chapter 5: Article IX - Prescribing of controlled substances
Universal Citation: AR Admin Rules 069.00.02-002
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 2, February 2024
Section 1 - Arkansas optometrist licensed as optometric physician who applies for and possess a DEA number shall:
1. Prescribe
schedules III, IV, and V controlled substances only.
2. Administer and prescribe controlled
substances for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions of the
eye, lids, and adnexa.
3. Not sell
any prescription medication including controlled substances.
4. Be responsible for knowing and abiding by
all state and federal regulations pertaining to controlled substances with
emphasis on the "Mid Level Practitioner's Manual", published by the DEA, and
all State Board rules and regulations pertaining to controlled substances.
Record the names and directions of prescribed controlled substances in the
patient's record.
Section 2 -
1. Only optometrists
certified as optometric physicians, and/or approved by the Board, shall apply
for or possess a DEA number to prescribe controlled substances.
2. Optometrists not specifically approved by
the Board to prescribe controlled substances:
1. Cannot apply for, obtain or posses a DEA
number
2. Cannot prescribe
controlled substances without being in violation of State and Federal
laws.
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