Waiver Remove Data For Free

The new rule means nearly all doctors can prescribe buprenorphine, also called by brand name Suboxone. Previously, most doctors had to seek a special waiver and have an eight hour training to be approved to do so and now physicians can prescribe regardless of if they get that training.

Medication Assisted Treatment Waiver Training Physicians require 8 hours of training on Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) to obtain a waiver from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to prescribe buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder.

The main difference is that Suboxone contains both buprenorphine and naloxone, whereas Subutex contains only buprenorphine. While methadone is a Schedule II substance, buprenorphine is a Schedule III substance, denoting it as a drug with a lower potential for abuse.

What is the DATA 2000 Waiver?The DATA 2000 Waiver helps improve access to OUD and substance-use disorder (SUD) treatment. It allows clinicians to dispense or prescribe narcotic medications like buprenorphine in settings other than an opioid treatment program (OTP).

Since DEA Numbers are unique identifiers, insurance companies and pharmacies can often use the number as provider identification - though it's important to note that it is different than an National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.The NPI is issued by CMS, while the DEA Number comes from, well...the DEA.

Be licensed under state law to prescribe Schedule III, IV, or V medications for pain. Complete not less than 24 hours of appropriate education through a qualified provider. Through other training or experience, demonstrate the ability to treat and manage Opioid Use Disorder.

Prescribing buprenorphine still requires a valid X waiver.