Frequently Asked Questions

Special Information related to APRN prescribing will be available here after the Board compiles FAQs.

The Board staff has put together answers to many Frequently Asked Questions. Please review these prior to calling or emailing with your question.
Please also review the Newsletter articles available. An index is available here.

Topics include:

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Biosimilars
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Counseling
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Licenses, Registrations, and Name Tags
Naloxone
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FAQs - Controlled Substances - click on topic
Canceling a CII Prescription
Changing a CII Prescription
Faxes
Inventory
Issuance of Multiple Prescriptions for Schedule II Controlled Substances
Partial Fills
Quantity Limits
Return Drugs for Future Dispensing
Theft or Loss
Transfers
Weight Loss

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
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Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
Return to Top

 

Can a controlled substance be prescribed for the treatment of weight loss?

  • As stated by the Board of Healing Arts, a physician may not prescribe more than a 30-day supply of a controlled substance, at one time, to treat obesity (i.e. phentermine, Qsymia®)
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(d)
  • Amphetamines may not be prescribed for the treatment of obesity
    • K.A.R. 100-23-1(a)
  • Contrave® and Saxenda® are not controlled substances and may have refills.
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