Effective January 1, 2012 in accordance with s. 456.44(2), Florida Statutes, an allopathic physician licensed under chapter 458, an osteopathic physician licensed under chapter 459,  a podiatric physician licensed under chapter 461 or a dentist licensed under chapter 466 who prescribes any controlled substance, listed in Schedule II, Schedule III, or Schedule IV as defined in s. 893.03, for the treatment of chronic nonmalignant pain, must designate himself or herself as a controlled substance prescribing practitioner on the practitioner profile.

To designate oneself as a controlled substance prescribing practitioner as provided in s. 456.44, Florida Statutes:

• Visit our secure "Online Services" website at: http://ww2.doh.state.fl.us/mqaservices/login.asp  
• Log in using your MQA Services user ID and password. This is the same user ID and password used to renew your license online.
• Click on the "Controlled Substance Prescriber" link on the left side menu and indicate you are a prescriber of controlled substances for the treatment of chronic nonmalignant pain.

Note: The online system can assist you if you do not remember your login ID or password. If you are unable to login please call 850-488-0595 and a representative will assist you.

“Chronic nonmalignant pain” is defined as pain unrelated to cancer which persists beyond the usual course of disease or the injury that is the cause of the pain or more than 90 days after surgery.