DEA Agrees to Update Registration Process

Pharmacists in several states have recently gained the authority to prescribe for opioid use disorder (OUD). But outdated DEA registration processes were creating roadblocks to pharmacists. AAPP joined other pharmacy associations and states in reaching out, and DEA has responded and agreed to review and update its registration process to reflect pharmacists’ authority under state law. This means fewer barriers for pharmacists and better access to care for patients.