Pharmacist Law | Opioid & Pain Management Written 1h

This course explores the regulatory and professional responsibilities of clinicians to minimize addiction and abuse risks of Schedule II controlled substances. Through case studies and evidence-based guidelines, learners will gain critical insights into practices that ensure compliance with DEA regulations and applicable laws, prevent drug diversion, and support safe patient care. Understanding and upholding these responsibilities is vital in today’s healthcare environment—join us to strengthen your role in promoting safer prescribing and dispensing practices.

This course satisfies the California Board of Pharmacy elective protocol for Prescribing Schedule II Controlled Substances as defined in BPC section 4232.5.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this knowledge-based CPE course, pharmacists should be able to:
1. Describe the challenges related to the prescribing of Schedule II controlled substances while reducing the risk of addiction and abuse.
2. Explain the suggested process for controlled substance prescribing as outlined by the Federation of State Medical Boards.
3. Discuss the restrictions on Schedule II controlled substance prescribing that have been established by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration.

Faculty

David Brushwood, RPh, JD, FAPhA

Senior Lecturer, The University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Law Content Developer, CEimpact

Disclosures:

David Brushwood has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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