Is it true that physicians do not have to obtain controlled substances registration from the Board of Pharmacy?

The assertion that physicians do not have to obtain controlled substances registration from the Board of Pharmacy is accurate. In Alabama, and generally in many states, physicians are required to obtain a registration to prescribe controlled substances, but this requirement typically comes from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) rather than the state's Board of Pharmacy.

While physicians can prescribe controlled substances under their medical license, they must adhere to federal and state regulations regarding prescribing practices. This means that while they do not have to register with the Board of Pharmacy specifically, different rules apply when it comes to federal registration through the DEA to prescribe controlled substances legally.

The important takeaway here is that while it may seem physicians have fewer barriers concerning registration with the Board of Pharmacy regarding controlled substances, they still have other legal and ethical responsibilities surrounding the prescription of these medications.