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Getting to Know the DEA Registration

A DEA license is an approval by the agency for prescribing or dispensing controlled medications. The registration and renewal is a detailed process and it is best to engage professional services for the same. The U.S. law deems the prescription or distribution of certain medications without a license as a criminal offence. Indeed, all kinds of physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, optometrists, dentists, veterinarians and pharmacists who prescribe, administer or dispense controlled substances need an express license from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for this privilege.   The DEA license bestows this right in a healthcare capacity. A DEA new registration Form 224 contains six sections which can also be filled online after paying the fees. It mainly requires information on the background, business activity, prescribing schedules and state license. It follows that a DEA license mandates an active state license of the state of residence to practi...

Ordering Certain Controlled Substances through Form 222

DEA registrants are required to use form 222 to order some of the scheduled drugs. Following is a look at how to use the form along with other tips for DEA registrants to comply with the regulations. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has a complete system and processes in place to regulate the controlled substances in the United States. The varied tools includes a series of forms for everything from registration and renewal of registration to ordering, import/export declarations, quota applications, theft/loss reporting and more. DEA form 222 is to be used for ordering Schedule I or II (C-I or C-II) drugs from a pharmacy/supplier. Filling the form is simple and straightforward: Provide the name and address at the top which should correspond with the details on the DEA certificate. Provide the name, size, and quantity of controlled substance(s) required. The pharmacy will enter the National Drug Code. Enter last line completed. At the bottom, the DEA Registrant has to date and ...