Controlled Substance Agreement

Controlled Substance Agreement

This agreement aims to set out the rules that this office follows to prescribe medications controlled by the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). We are committed to making sure we address your needs while providing you with alternatives designed to minimize the addictive potential of the controlled substance treatments we use. In this regard, we may refer you to a pain management program to ensure you have access to the best, safest treatment available. If your controlled substance medication (pain, stimulant, sedative) requires ongoing prescriptions that have significant addiction potential, we will be requesting you to see a specialist as applicable. To clarify our expectations in giving you this medication and emphasize the risk of taking these substances, we ask you to read and sign this agreement.

I understand that I am being prescribed a controlled substance; therefore, I must adhere to the following restrictions. Failure to conform to the below-listed limits may result in being dismissed as a patient and reported to the police.

  1. I will not use alcohol / illegal drugs while being prescribed medication(s).
  2. I will not take any other prescribed controlled medications without first notifying my doctor.
  3. I will notify my doctor immediately of any other physician(s) currently prescribing me any controlled substance(s) or that have been prescribed to me in the past 30 days (including emergency rooms and immediate care centers).
  4. I will submit to random urine and blood serum drug screens as ordered by my prescribing provider.
  5. I will only fill controlled substance(s) prescriptions at the pharmacy listed below. I will inform my provider of any plans to change pharmacies. I will not obtain controlled substances from more than one pharmacy at a time. The only exception will be for acute needs outside of the local area. I will authorize my provider to communicate with my pharmacist.
  6. I authorize my provider to communicate with all physicians I have seen.
  7. I understand it is illegal to share this medication.
  8. To prevent loss or theft, I agree to keep my medication safe and secure.
  9. I understand that I will be taken off this medication if there is evidence of addiction and abuse.
  10. I understand that some of these medications may cause drowsiness and slower reflexes, interfering with the ability to drive and operate machinery and short-term memory impairment. I know that an overdose of this medication may cause death.
  11. I agree to keep all scheduled appointments with my physician/psychiatrist. My medication may be weaned and discontinued if I fail to attend my scheduled appointments.
  12. I understand that part of my treatment may involve the reduction and discontinuation of any addictive medications. I know and expect the risk of addiction that can occur with this medication.
  13. I authorize this office to release a copy (or original) of this controlled substance agreement to the police if I violate any listed terms or at their request.
  14. Have you received any prescription medications from other physicians (s) in the past 30 days? If yes, please list the physician(s) and medication being taken below.
  15. I understand I may be called to the office at any time to have my remaining medications counted. I agree to arrive on the day notified and will be responsible for any costs this may incur.
  16. I waive my right to privacy and authorize my provider to contact any healthcare provider, legal authority, friend, or relative to obtain or provide information about my care (including abuse of controlled substances).

No refills will be authorized on weekends, holidays, or after office hours. However, the provider may make an exception if you are seen for an office visit with a copy of a completed police report.

Only the person for whom the official is written may retrieve the prescription if the patient is unavailable. Please list the designee below; the designee must show picture identification.

I have read the above, asked questions, and understand this agreement. If I violate this agreement, the physician may discontinue my treatment.