Advanced practice registered nurses can prescribe controlled substances for weight reduction or obesity control under specific conditions.

The bill amends Indiana Code to allow advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to prescribe Schedule III or Schedule IV controlled substances for weight reduction or obesity control, provided certain conditions are met. These conditions include determining that the patient has failed to lose weight using a treatment plan involving the controlled substance, and that the patient has a history or propensity for alcohol or drug abuse.

Advanced practice registered nurses can prescribe controlled substances for weight reduction or obesity control under specific conditions.

The bill amends Indiana Code to allow advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to prescribe Schedule III or Schedule IV controlled substances for weight reduction or obesity control, provided certain conditions are met. These conditions include determining that the patient has failed to lose weight using a treatment plan involving the controlled substance, and that the patient has a history or propensity for alcohol or drug abuse.