In addition to the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy, which agency must a pharmacist clinician register with to obtain prescriptive authority?

To obtain prescriptive authority in New Mexico as a pharmacist clinician, it is necessary to register with the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy and also with the New Mexico Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners. This board regulates the practice of osteopathic medicine in the state, and since pharmacist clinicians often collaborate closely with medical practitioners, aligning with the regulations set forth by this board is essential for legally prescribing medications.

While the New Mexico Medical Board and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are important for different aspects of medication regulation and practitioner oversight, they do not specifically govern pharmacist clinicians in the same way that the New Mexico Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners does regarding prescriptive authority. The New Mexico Department of Health oversees public health matters and would not be directly involved in the registration process for prescriptive authority for pharmacist clinicians.