1. (1) Subject to Subsection (2), a licensed advanced practice registered nurse may prescribe or administer a prescription drug including, a Schedule II-V controlled substance.

2. (2) A licensed advanced practice registered nurse - certified registered nurse anesthetist in accordance with Subsection 58-31b-302(2) may prescribe only as follows:

   1. (a) up to a five-day supply of prescription drugs including, Schedule II-V controlled substances immediately before a procedure performed in a health care facility, as that term is defined in Section 26B-2-201, a private physician office, or a dental office, if:

      1. (i) the prescribed drug is not ketamine;
      2. (ii) the licensed advanced practice registered nurse - certified registered nurse anesthetist will participate in the procedure;
      3. (iii) the licensed advanced practice registered nurse - certified registered nurse anesthetist has established a patient record for the patient receiving the prescription; and
      4. (iv) the prescribed drug is related to the procedure; or

   2. (b) up to a five-day supply of prescription drugs including, Schedule II-V controlled substances immediately following a procedure performed in a health care facility, as that term is defined in Section 26B-2-201, a private physician office, or a dental office, if:

      1. (i) the prescribed drug is not ketamine;
      2. (ii) the licensed advanced practice registered nurse - certified registered nurse anesthetist participated in the procedure;
      3. (iii) the licensed advanced practice registered nurse - certified registered nurse anesthetist has established a patient record for the patient receiving the prescription; and
      4. (iv) the prescribed drug is related to the procedure.

Amended by Chapter 96, 2026 General Session