West Virginia · guide
Controlled substance registration in West Virginia
Read from West Virginia RN Board. 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
- Controlled substance authority is tied to the biennial licence cycle and filed separately from DEA.
- A collaborative agreement is a prerequisite for APRN controlled substance prescribing.
Source: West Virginia RN Board. Last verified 2026-09-15. Where a national summary and a board disagree, we publish the board.