Maryland Department of Health
​​The Office of Controlled Substances Administration

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CDS Application

OCSA No Longer Issues Paper CDS Registration Certificates​​​

Once your certificate has be​en processed, you will be sent an electronic copy of your CDS Registration Certificate to the email address listed on your CDS application. In addition, you can visit the CDS search page​ and print your CDS registration information page to use as verification of your CDS registration.​

Information

Effective December 31, 2020

All CDS applications for a new registration and renewal registration are required to be electronically submitted. 


OCSA will no longer be accepting paper applications unless it falls into one of these categories: 

1.) Address Change  2.) Name Change  3.) Changes of Ownership  4.)  Duplicates ​


Online CDS Registration & Renewal Information
Click Here to Begin CDS Online Regist ration

Phy sical Practitioner CDS Application Information
Practitioner - 3 Year Application (Fillable)
Practitione r - 3 Year Application Instructions


Physical Establishment CDS Application Information
Establishment - 3 Year Application (Fillable)
Establishment - 3 Year Application Instructions


PDMP Mandate Effective February 15, 2018

All MD licensed healthcare providers must register with the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) prior to obtaining a new or renewal of CDS Registration. To register with PDMP, go to CRISP website at https://crisphealth.org/   Submit to OCSA the PDMP email confirmation that includes the  confirmation code number.

Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP )
*SEE UPDATED PDMP MEMO* 2/7/18
Register with PDMP
PDMP Use Mandate Effective July 1, 2018 for CDS Prescribers and Pharmacists
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Discontinuing Practices
CDS  Registration Surrender Letter