Just FYI. Many of us live in states where Schedule IIs can not be prescribed by APNs or can only be prescribed in limited amounts. This goes into effect in October:http://www.empr.com/dea-makes-official-change-for-hydrocodone-combination-products/article/367461/?DCMP=EMC-MPR_breakingnews_cp&CPN=epcom,tiv,flecmpr,mylan_2014&spMailingID=9281439&spUserID=MzEwNzk3NzA0OTgS1&spJobID=361973234&spReportId=MzYxOTczMjM0S0 0 Likes
BritFNP Specializes in Family Practice, Urgent Care. Has 6 years experience. Sep 2, 2014 I think I like this idea. Although, I'm not sure its bulk APRN's that are abusing the Rxing of hydrocodone. I work with docs that give it out literally like candy, knowing the patients are addicted, but have no energy to fight with them/address the abuse issue. #120 and basically unlimited refills because they always call and can convince them. 0 Likes
BlueDevil, DNP Specializes in FNP, ONP. Sep 6, 2014 It won't impact me/my prescribing, since there are no such restrictions in my state, but I'm strongly in favor of the change. Any barriers to obtaining these drugs are a good thing, as so few people should actually get them in the first place. 0 Likes
