Controlled Substances Part 2: Ordering, Disposal and Recordkeeping

Question 1

What agencies must a controlled substance loss or theft be reported to and within what time frame must this be reported?

Answer 1

Notify the local DEA agency within 10 days of theft

Question 2

How long does the pharmacy need to keep paper and electronic documents for scheduled drugs?

Answer 2

Complete controlled substance records must be kept for 2 years
However, controlled substance prescription records must be kept for 5 years from the last date of dispensing