DEA Controlled Substances Laws

Question 1

Dispensing Schedule V without a prescription

Answer 1

not more than 240 ml (or 48 dosage units) of any such controlled substance containing opium, 120 ml (or 24 dosage units) of any other controlled substance; may be dispensed at retail to the same purchaser in any given 48 hours period (THEREFORE NO MORE THAN 120ML (4OZ) OF CODEINE COUGH SYRUP IN ANY 48 HOUR PERIOD)

Question 2

DEA Form 41

Answer 2

Submitted by the DEA registered reverse distributor to the DEA when the controlled substances have been destroyed (DEA 222 is used to record the transfer from the pharmacy to the reverse distributor for disposing of the drugs)

Question 3

Total a pharmacy can physically transfer in a year without getting a wholesaler’s permit

Answer 3

Less than 5% of the total dosage units dispensed in a calendar year; DEA form 222 must be used to transfer schedule I and II to another pharmacy

Question 4

Inventory of Controlled Substances must be taken?

Answer 4

at least once every two years

Question 5

DEA Form 106

Answer 5

Report of Theft or Loss of Controlled Substances

Question 6

Required Records by Registrants/Pharmacies for CS

Answer 6

Order forms (DEA 222), Power of attorney authorization to sign order forms, receipts and invoices for Schedule III, IV and V, all inventory records of controlled substances including all initial and biennial inventories, records of controlled substances distributed or dispensed, report of theft or loss (DEA Form 106), Inventory of drugs surrendered for disposal (DEA Form 41), records of transfers of CS between pharmacies, DEA registration certificate

Question 7

Federal Pseudoephedrine Sale Restrictions

Answer 7

No more than 3.6 grams per day and no more than 9 grams in 30 days

Question 8

DEA Form 224

Answer 8

pharmacy registration w/DEA

Question 9

DEA Form 225

Answer 9

Manufacturer registration with DEA

Question 10

DEA Form 363

Answer 10

Narcotic Treatment Programs registration with DEA

Question 11

DEA registration is valid for…

Answer 11

36 months

Question 12

DEA registration renewal forms are sent to the registrant ___ days before the expiration date.

Answer 12

60 days

Question 13

DEA Form 222 Copies

Answer 13

Copy 1 (Brown) - Goes to the supplier
Copy 2 (Green) - First goes to the supplier and then is forwarded to the DEA
Copy 3 (Blue) - Retained by the purchaser (Pharmacy)

Question 14

Faxing of CII Prescriptions is Permitted for:

Answer 14

Home infusion, hospice or LTC