Can a prescriber in Colorado telephone in a prescription for a controlled substance?

In Colorado, a prescriber is indeed allowed to telephone in prescriptions for controlled substances, but there are specific regulations that apply, particularly concerning Schedule II substances.

For Schedule II drugs, federal regulations generally prohibit the acceptance of phone prescriptions, with few exceptions, such as in emergencies where a written prescription can be provided later. In Colorado, a prescriber may call in a Schedule II prescription only if certain conditions are met, such as emergencies or when the prescriber is unable to provide a written prescription immediately.

Contrasting with Schedule II drugs, prescribers can telephone in prescriptions for Schedule III, IV, and V controlled substances without the same strict limitations. This distinction highlights the importance of following both federal and state regulations, which can differ based on the scheduling of the controlled substance in question.

Thus, the correct answer recognizes these specific regulations surrounding the prescription process for controlled substances, particularly emphasizing the distinctions for Schedule II substances.