Prescribing controlled drugs and substances (CDS) is within the scope of practice for nurse practitioners.
NPs are authorized to compound, administer and dispense all drugs they have the authority to prescribe.
Before prescribing, NPs must meet specific BCCNM requirements:
There are additional requirements for prescribing in the areas of:
For requirements and information on cannabis
For requirements on Medical Assistance in Dying
- Visit the
MAiD resource centre
Resources
BCCNM resources
External resources
Questions?
If you have questions about the prescribing standards limits or conditions
For questions specifically about Controlled Prescription Program email
cpp@bccnm.ca .
Do you have a concern about an NP's prescribing?
BCCNM recommends
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if possible, you discuss the problem directly with the NP, the NP's supervisor or both.
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if your concern is not resolved to your satisfaction after speaking to the NP and/or supervisor, consider pursuing the matter with the
Patient Care Quality Office and/or health care agency where the NP works.
Regardless of how (or whether) you attempt to address your concern directly with the NP or health care agency, you can always
submit a written complaint to BCCNM.