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What Does DEA Compliance Training Entail?

DEA registrants and their employees have to understand the regulations and requirements set forth by the DEA. Training will equip them to handle controlled substances safely and in a compliant manner. Any clinic, hospital, pharmacy or other healthcare facility that handles controlled substances requires DEA compliance training for sure. While this is not mandatory by law, on a practical front it ensures that all the staff members are well aware of applicable regulations and can work to ensure complete compliance at all times. DEA compliance service providers offer a suite of services that include training packages as well. There are various programs like general compliance training, drug diversion training, safeguarding controlled substances, how to conduct mock DEA audits and more. These could be online or offline.   While every training program will vary in terms of the content base, the topics that are usually covered are: Overview of DEA regulations: The program will first ac...

How can you store controlled substances following DEA regulations?

Storage is a very important part of DEA controlled substance regulations. The security requirement for control substance drugs demands very safe cabinets. Steel cabinets are usually the best for storing control substance drugs according to the DEA control substance regulations . The storage cupboard must be either bolted, cemented to the floor or the wall which prevents the removal of the cabinet from its storage place. The cabinet should be strong enough to counter any kind of outside breakage or forced entry. Vaults are also chosen by many for storing DEA controlled substance drugs under the DEA controlled substance regulations. The vault must be reinforced by 8 inches of concrete or any sustainable material. The vault should be reinforced to the wall, floor and ceiling securely. The door and frame must prevent forced entry. The vault should be equipped with an alarm system, and it must signal if a forced entry is detected. The alarm system should be connected to the local state pol...