What is waivered?

Waivered commonly refers to a medical provider who has received a waiver from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to prescribe medication for opioid addiction treatment. These providers include physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who have completed specialized training and obtained a special DEA waiver to prescribe medications such as buprenorphine and methadone to help patients recover from opioid addiction. The waiver process typically involves completing specific training and meeting certain qualifications and requirements established by the DEA. Waivered providers play a critical role in helping to address the opioid epidemic by increasing access to medication-assisted treatment.