Controlled substances are medications subject to strict regulations on how they can be prescribed to patients. These regulations ensure that we provide appropriate care to our patients. This article explains the processes involved in being prescribed controlled substances and helps you to identify which provider types can prescribe them in your state.
How these regulations impact care
State and federal laws determine how our providers are able to prescribe these medications. There may be different regulations based on if the appointment was conducted via telemedicine or in-person. Wondering what a controlled substance is? Read our article about what controlled substances are.
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Which types of providers are available for appointments?
At Circle Medical, our patients have access to a diverse team of licensed healthcare professionals:
MD/DO (Medical Doctors): Fully licensed physicians.
NP: Nurse Practitioners are advanced practice registered nurses.
PA: Physicians Assistants are highly trained medical professionals who work closely with physicians.
PMHNP: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners specialized in mental health care.
Who can prescribe controlled substances in my state?
Each state has specific requirements when it comes to which type of provider can prescribe controlled substances, so it’s important to be mindful of the type of provider you choose to book your appointment with.
Below is a list of all states where Circle Medical is authorized to prescribe controlled substances, along with the qualified providers in each state to do so. Please keep in mind that Circle Medical does not currently prescribe controlled substances in every state, and that controlled substances are not prescribed at your first appointment with Circle Medical.
State | Who can prescribe controlled substances? |
California (CA), Maryland (MD), New York (NY), Oregon (OR), Virginia (VA), Washington (WA), Washington DC, Wisconsin (WI) | Medical Doctors (MD)/DO)
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Physician Assistant (PA)
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
|
Florida (FL), Nevada (NV) | Medical Doctors (MD)/DO)
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
|
Oklahoma (OK), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX) | Medical Doctors (MD)/DO) |
Colorado (CO), Connecticut (CT), Iowa (IA), Illinois (IL), Massachusetts (MA), Maine (ME), , New Jersey (NJ), New Mexico (NM), Pennsylvania (PA), South Carolina (SC), Utah (UT), Vermont (VT) | Medical Doctors (MD)/DO)
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
|
Arizona (AZ) | Medical Doctors (MD)/DO)
Physician Assistant (PA)
Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
|
Important note: Circle Medical is currently not able to provide controlled substance-based treatment plans to patients in:
Georgia (GA)
Kentucky (KY)
Michigan (MI)
Minnesota (MN)
North Carolina (NC)
Ohio (OH)