The American Geriatrics Society (AGS), in collaboration with the American Medical Directors Association (AMDA) and the American Medical Association (AMA) has developed a "Tip Sheet for Prescribing Controlled Substances in Long Term Care." The document, distributed to AGS, AMDA, and AMA members, will assist physicians and other prescribers in their efforts to meet DEA regulations for prescribing controlled substances to residents in long term care. The tip sheet was developed in light of recent enforcement actions by Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents...

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