64B9-4.016. Controlled Substances Formulary

64B9-4.016 Controlled Substances Formulary. (1) Advanced practice registered nurses may only prescribe controlled substances pursuant to the individual’s education, training, experience and protocol. (2) Advanced practice registered nurses must restrict prescriptions of Schedule II controlled substances as listed in Section 893.03, F.S., to a 7-day supply. This restriction does not apply to prescription of controlled substances that are psychiatric medication prescribed by a psychiatric nurse as defined in Section 394.455, F.S. (3) Only advanced practice registered nurses who meet the definition of a psychiatric nurse as defined in Section 394.455, F.S., may prescribe psychiatric mental health controlled substances to children younger than 18 years of age.