Drug Enforcement Administration

1. Drug Enforcement Administration Diversion Investigator Angela Lee

2. Overview • How to Apply for a DEA Registration • Modification/Termination of DEA registration • Inventory Requirements • Record Keeping Requirements • Security Requirements

3. How to Apply for aDEA Registration • Obtain a Mississippi State Controlled Substance License • Mississippi State Controlled Substance License is issued by Mississippi State Pharmacy Board

4. Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy (601) 605-5388 www. mbp.state.ms.us

5. How to Apply for aDEA Registration con’t • Apply for DEA Registration as a Researcher using DEA-225 Application • DEA-225 Applications are available online at www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov • Can submit application online if registration fee is paid by credit card • Include Mississippi State Controlled Substance License number on application

6. DEA Certificate Issued • Once you are registered, a DEA Certificate of Registration will be mailed to you • Or you can go online and download a copy of your certificate DEA Certificate of Registration

7. Modification/Termination of DEA Registration • Change of Address • Submit on-line form to local DEA office • Change of Name • Submit on-line form to local DEA office • Termination of registration • Submit letter and DEA registration certificate to local DEA office

8. Inventory Requirements • Initial Inventory • Must be taken upon first becoming registered • Biennial Inventory • Must be taken at least once every two years • All Inventories • Must be complete and accurate • Must be identified as an inventory • Must be signed by the researcher, dated, and indicate if taken at beginning or end of business • Must be maintained for two years

9. Record Keeping Requirements • Records for controlled substances received • For Schedule II products: Keep copy of DEA 222 order forms and log in controlled substances received on DEA 222 purchaser copy • For Schedule III – V products: Keep controlled substance invoices from supplier and mark date items were received • All records must be maintained for two years

10. Record Keeping Requirements • Utilization/Dispensing Records • Maintain a separate, bound dispensing/utilization ledger • Recorded information must include • Exact product name • Preferably one drug per page • Record each withdrawal, including date, amount, nature of use, and dispensers signature • All records must be maintained for two years

11. Record Keeping Requirements • Controlled substances requiring destruction • Must use a Reverse Distributor or the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, 601-371-3600 • Can obtain a list of registered Reverse Distributors from local DEA office • All records must be maintained for two years

12. Record Keeping Requirements • Theft or Loss of Controlled Substance • Notify local police immediately if a theft occurs • Notify local DEA office • Submit a Theft or Loss Report online at www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov • Maintain records for two years

13. Security Requirements • Controlled substances must be stored in a securely locked, substantially constructed cabinet • All registrants must provide effective controls to guard against theft and diversion of controlled substances

14. Questions? Jackson District Office Diversion 601-965-4400 New Orleans Divisional Office Registration 504-840-1100 Angela.D.Lee@usdoj.gov www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov