R4-16-301. Registration and Renewal

A. A physician who wishes to dispense a controlled substance, as restricted under A.R.S. § 32-1491(B), prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device, as defined at A.R.S. § 32-1901, shall be currently licensed to practice medicine in Arizona and shall register with the Board by providing the following to the Board: 1. A completed registration form, which is available on the Board’s website and includes the following information: a. The physician’s name, license number, and field of practice; b. A list of the types of drugs and devices the physician will dispense; and c. The location or locations where the physician will dispense a controlled substance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device; 2. A copy of the physician’s current Drug Enforcement Administration Certificate of Registration for each dispensing location from which the physician will dispense a controlled substance; and 3. The fee required under R4-16-205 unless the physician is exempt under A.R.S. § 32-1921(E) from paying the fee. B. A physician shall renew a registration to dispense a controlled substance, as restricted under A.R.S. § 32-1491(B), prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device by complying with the requirements in subsection (A) on or before June 30 of each year. If a physician makes timely and complete application for the renewal of a registration, the physician may continue to dispense until the Board approves or denies the renewal application. C. If a physician fails to comply with subsection (B), the physician shall not dispense any controlled substances, prescription-only drugs, or prescription-only devices until the physician complies fully with subsection (A) and receives notice the Board approves the registration.