Ohio · guide
Controlled substance registration in Ohio
Read from Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Last verified 2026-09-15.
The sequence
| Step | What it involves |
|---|---|
| State registration | No separate state controlled substance registration; DEA registration governs. |
| OARRS | Prescribers must register with the Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System. |
What the numbers say
- OARRS registration is required before a prescriber writes a controlled substance prescription in Ohio.
Source: Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Last verified 2026-09-15. Where a national summary and a board disagree, we publish the board.