Requirements for nurses prescribing controlled substances for short-term treatment of obesity
Arkansas Code § 17-87-203
- (a) An advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) must maintain prescribing medication practices that are within the APRN’s educational preparation and certification.
- (b) An APRN will be in violation of the Arkansas Nurse Practice Act if he or she prescribes Schedule III and/or Schedule IV drugs under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, Arkansas Code § 5-64-101 et seq., for short-term treatment of obesity, except in conformity with the requirements as set below.