Changes ahead for NPs: New controlled substances regulation takes effect Oct. 1, 2026 Ontario’s Nurse Practitioners (NPs) will soon see important changes in how they prescribe, manage and handle controlled substances. On Oct. 1, 2026, the federal government’s new Controlled Substances Regulations (CSR) will come into effect, introducing updates that will directly affect Ontario NPs’ practice. All NPs will be required to follow the CSR once it co…
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