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Controlled substance registration in Kentucky
Read from Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure. Last verified 2026-09-15.
The sequence
| Step | What it involves |
|---|---|
| State registration | A state controlled substance registration is issued separately from DEA and carries its own renewal date. |
| DEA registration | Required, tied to each practice address. |
| Monitoring program | Prescriber registration with the state prescription drug monitoring program. |
What the numbers say
- A controlled substance registration certificate is issued by the board and renewed with the annual license.
- KASPER monitoring program registration is mandatory.
Source: Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure. Last verified 2026-09-15. Where a national summary and a board disagree, we publish the board.