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 Board of Pharmacy and the Field Division Office of the DEA within 1 business day of discovery

Question 2

How long does the pharmacy need to keep paper and electronic documents for scheduled drugs (e.g., DEA Form 222, DEA Form 106, prescriptions, invoices)?

Answer 2

2 years