The physician does NOT need to provide his/her DEA number when writing a medication order for a controlled substance if the patient is in the hospital.

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When writing a medication order for a controlled substance in the hospital, the physician does not need to provide their DEA number. This is because hospitals already have regulatory mechanisms in place to track the use of controlled substances within their facility. However, if the patient is being discharged from the hospital and will continue taking the medication at home, the physician must provide their DEA number on the prescription.

The Physician Does NOT Need to Provide His/her DEA Number