DEA Enforcement and Compliance Flashcards

What system allows electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) while meeting DEA security requirements?

Answer: Two-factor authentication and identity proofing

DEA requires identity proofing and two-factor authentication for legally valid electronic controlled substance prescriptions.

A DEA registration number for a practitioner typically begins with which type of letter for a physician?

Answer: A, B, F, or G

Traditional practitioner DEA numbers begin with letters such as A, B, F, or G, followed by the registrant's initial.

Under DEA rules, who may legally receive a Schedule II controlled substance transfer using DEA Form 222?

Answer: A DEA-registered purchaser

Form 222 transfers of Schedule II drugs may only occur between DEA-registered parties.

The DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day primarily aims to do what?

Answer: Provide safe disposal of unused medications

Take-Back events give the public a safe way to dispose of unused or expired medications and reduce diversion.

Which of the following best describes a 'listed chemical' under DEA regulations?

Answer: A precursor or essential chemical used to make controlled substances

Listed chemicals are precursor or essential chemicals regulated because they can be used to manufacture controlled substances.

If a controlled substance prescription is transferred between pharmacies for refill purposes, what must be documented?

Answer: The transfer information on both pharmacy records

Both the transferring and receiving pharmacies must document the transfer details on their records.

What is the maximum administrative penalty concept the DEA can pursue against a registrant who violates the CSA?

Answer: Civil fines and revocation of registration

DEA can impose civil monetary penalties and revoke a registrant's authority for CSA violations.