According to federal law, the prescriber must provide his/her DEA number for which of the following prescriptions?

The requirement for a prescriber to provide their DEA number is tied to the classification of the medication being prescribed. Xanax, which is the generic name for alprazolam, is classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act. Any medication that falls under this category requires a DEA number on the prescription to ensure that it is legally prescribed, tracked, and dispensed.

In contrast, Ultram (tramadol), while also a controlled substance, is classified as a Schedule IV substance, but certain regulations allow for it to be prescribed under less stringent circumstances in some areas. Wellbutrin (bupropion) and Prozac (fluoxetine) are not controlled substances and therefore do not require a DEA number for prescriptions. This distinction is essential for understanding the legal nuances of prescribing medications governed by federal law.