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Controlled substance registration in New York
Read from New York State Department of Health. Last verified 2026-09-15.
The sequence
| Step | What it involves |
|---|---|
| State registration | No separate state controlled substance registration; DEA registration governs. |
| DEA registration | Required, tied to each practice address. |
| PMP registry | Prescribers must consult the Prescription Monitoring Program registry before prescribing schedule II, III and IV drugs. |
| Official prescriptions | Electronic prescribing is required for controlled and non-controlled prescriptions. |
What the numbers say
- New York requires electronic prescribing for nearly all prescriptions.
Source: New York State Department of Health. Last verified 2026-09-15. Where a national summary and a board disagree, we publish the board.