Arizona Board Board of Medical Examiners

Frequently Asked Questions

Protecting the Public's Health
Arizona Board of Medical Examiners
9545 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85258-5539   480-551-2700
(Toll Free Within Arizona: 877-255-2212)

Controlled Substances
 
  Does Arizona have a State Controlled Substance Number?
 
  Is it against Arizona statute for a physician to write prescriptions for his/her family?
 
Does Arizona have a State Controlled Substance Number?
 

No, we require only the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number.
Is it against Arizona statute for a physician to write prescriptions for his/her family?
 

Yes, it is considered "unprofessional conduct" to prescribe or dispense controlled substances to members of one's immediate family.

 

 

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