DEA Drug Diversion Investigations & Enforcement

Question 1

What is drug diversion?

Accepted Answer

Illegal use or distribution of prescription drugs

Answer

Drug diversion is the illegal distribution or use of prescription drugs for purposes not intended by the prescriber.

Question 2

Which DEA form is used to report theft or loss of controlled substances?

Accepted Answer

Form 106

Answer

DEA Form 106 is used to formally report any significant theft or loss of controlled substances.

Question 3

What is the role of the DEA in diversion investigations?

Accepted Answer

They investigate and enforce against diversion

Answer

The DEA investigates, enforces, and prevents the diversion of controlled substances from legal to illegal channels.

Question 4

What might trigger a drug diversion investigation?

Accepted Answer

Unusual prescribing or missing drugs

Answer

Unusual prescribing patterns, large volume orders, or missing inventory can trigger diversion investigations.

Question 5

Who can be subject to a DEA drug diversion investigation?

Accepted Answer

Any DEA registrant

Answer

Any registrant such as doctors, pharmacists, or hospitals can be investigated if there is suspicion of diversion.

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