Controlled Medication Policy

We take the prescription of controlled medications very seriously.
There should never be an expectation that a provider will write a patient for a controlled medication, even if the patient has previously taken a specific medication, or previously been given a diagnosis (like ADHD, Anxiety or Insomnia) by another provider.
If a patient has neuropsychological testing, medical records from another provider, or pharmacy records showing that they previously had a specific diagnosis or previously took a specific medication, we recommend that they bring that information to their first visit for their provider to review.
Even when providers deem that a controlled medication may be appropriate, they often will wait until a patient’s second visit, to write it, so that they have time to call the patient’s previous pharmacies, review federal prescription databases, review records, and get additional information (like scales) completed by a patient (and often by family or significant others as well).
If a patient feels that they “need” a controlled medication urgently prescribed, we are not the right practice for them to schedule an appointment.
A provider disagreeing about a patient’s diagnosis or refusing to write for a controlled medication is NOT grounds for waiving the appointment fee.
A controlled medication agreement form will be signed by the patient

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Abington Health Group is a female Nurse Practitioner owned and operated private practice offering psychiatric mental health services.