West Virginia MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

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In the first year, how many patients can a DATA waived prescriber treat for opioid addiction at one time?

10 patients
20 patients
30 patients
50 patients

The correct answer is: 30 patients

A DATA waived prescriber in their first year of practice can treat up to 30 patients at one time for opioid addiction. The Drug Addiction Treatment Act (DATA) of 2000 allows qualifying physicians to prescribe medication-assisted treatment for individuals with opioid use disorder, which is vital for managing addiction and helping patients recover. This limit is designed to ensure that prescribers can adequately monitor and support their patients while also maintaining a quality level of care. After the first year, a prescriber who meets certain criteria may apply to increase their patient limit to 100. Further experience and compliance with regulations can lead to potential increases up to 275 patients, but those additional thresholds are only available after the initial year and upon meeting specific regulatory requirements. The limits set by DATA reflect the balance between increasing access to treatment and the need for responsible prescribing and monitoring practices to protect patient safety and enhance treatment efficacy.