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Controlled substance registration in Massachusetts
Read from Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine. 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
- The Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration is separate from DEA and renews every 3 years.
- MassPAT monitoring program registration is required for every Schedule II to V prescriber.
Source: Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine. Last verified 2026-09-15. Where a national summary and a board disagree, we publish the board.