Rule 210
3 CCR 713-8

RULES AND REGULATIONS TO FURTHER DEFINE UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT RELATING TO THE PRESCRIBING OF STIMULANT DRUGS

INTRODUCTION

A. Basis: The general authority for promulgation of rules and regulations by the Colorado Medical Board (“Board”) is set forth in section 12-36-104(1)(a), C.R.S., whereby, the Board may adopt such rules and regulations as the Board may deem necessary or proper to carry out the provisions and purposes of this Article.

B. Purpose: The following rules and regulations have been adopted by the Board to further define unprofessional conduct, specifically the generally accepted standards of medical practice regarding prescribing of stimulant drugs, more generally set forth in section 12-36-117(1)(p), C.R.S.

The rule is as follows:

PRESCRIBING of stimulant drugs (amphetamine or sympathomimetic amine drugs designated as Schedule II controlled substances) SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED STANDARDS OF MEDICAL PRACTICE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE TREATMENT OF SEVERE OR TREATMENT-RESISTANT DEPRESSION. PRESCRIBING OF STIMULANT DRUGS is not acceptable for purposes of diet control FOR WEIGHT LOSS, increasing work capacity to combat the normal fatigue associated with any endeavor, or to chemically induce euphoria.  

Effective: 3/01/84; Revised: 11/30/91; Revised: 9/30/00; Revised 8/19/10; Effective 10/15/10; REVISED: 5/19/2016 EFFECTIVE7/16/2016