Disposal of Controlled Substances

Question 1

What are the three legal ways to dispose of controlled substances

Answer 1

Return back to the supplier- Must use a DEA 222 form
Send to “Reverse Distributor” - Must be registered with the DEA, take controlled substances and destroy them
Destroyed by pharmacy- not preferred but legal

Question 2

What form must be completed for controlled substance destruction

Answer 2

DEA Form 41

Question 3

T/F: A DEA form 41 must be completed for destruction of ALL controlled substances

Answer 3

True

Question 4

How are loss/theft reported of controlled substances

Answer 4

The pharmacy registrant is required to fill out form 106 , illinois requires a copy of form 106 to be submitted to DPR as well

Question 5

What form must be completed if there is a suspected loss or theft of a controlled substance

Answer 5

DEA form 106

Question 6

What is the process necessary for reporting of potential loss/theft of a drug

Answer 6

1) Notify the local DEA field office of the suspected loss or theft WITHIN ONE BUSINESS DAY
2) After the notice is provided conduct a through investigation and submit a 2nd DEA 106 form after the investigation has been completed