Are there any special security requirements a practitioner should follow if a stock of controlled substances is maintained in their office for dispensing and administering?
All controlled substances should be stored in a locked cabinet or other secure storage container with limited access by the office staff. Question: Is it appropriate to provide a DEA registration number when purchasing items other than controlled substances such as prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, or medical supplies from a distributor? Answer: DEA strongly opposes the use of a DEA registration number for any purpose other than the one for which it was intended, to provide certification of DEA registration in transactions involving controlled substances. The use of DEA registration numbers as an identification number is not an appropriate use and could lead to a weakening of the registration system. Although DEA has repeatedly made its position known to industries such as insurance providers and pharmacy benefit managers, there is currently no legal basis for DEA to prevent or preclude companies from requiring or requesting a practitioner’s DEA registration number. The Cente
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