Federal RequirementsQuestion 44 of 100
A pharmacy destroys a quantity of expired Schedule II tablets on site. Which DEA form documents this disposal?
a.DEA Form 224
b.DEA Form 106
c.DEA Form 41
d.DEA Form 222
Explanation
DEA Form 41 is the registrant's record of controlled substances that have been destroyed, and it must be retained with the pharmacy's controlled substance records. Form 106 is reserved for theft or significant loss, Form 222 is for ordering Schedule II drugs, and Form 224 is the pharmacy's DEA registration application. Destruction records are kept for at least 2 years under federal law; some states are stricter.
Law Reference: 21 CFR 1307 (DEA Form 41 destruction)Practice all 100 questions free — no signup required.
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