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Controlled substance registration in Pennsylvania
Read from Pennsylvania Department of State. Last verified 2026-09-15.
The sequence
| Step | What it involves |
|---|---|
| State registration | No separate state controlled substance registration is issued; DEA is the operative credential. |
| DEA registration | Required, tied to each practice address. |
| Monitoring program | Prescriber registration with the state prescription drug monitoring program. |
What the numbers say
- Pennsylvania issues no separate state registration for most prescribers; DEA is the credential.
- Monitoring program registration and query are required for controlled substance prescribing.
Source: Pennsylvania Department of State. Last verified 2026-09-15. Where a national summary and a board disagree, we publish the board.