Drug Enforcement Agency "DEA"

How many letters and digits does a valid DEA number have?

A valid DEA number consist of two letters and seven digits (one of which is a check digit) First letter = identifies the type of registrant Second Letter = the first letter of the registrant last name

Define DEA

Drug Enforcement Agency A federal agency that enforces laws concerning controlled substances and their distribution

According to DEA, how often should a pharmacy technician conduct an inventory check for controlled substances?

Pharmacy tech should conduct an inventory check every two years

Verifying DEA number

Steps to verify a DEA number: Add the 1st, 3rd, and 5th digits of the DEA # Add 2nd, 4th, 6th digits (multiply the sum by 2) Add the results of the previous two steps Check that the last digit of this sum is the same as the last digit of the DEA number. If so, the number is valid Example: A prescriber whose last name is Smith has a DEA number AS4967432. The first letter of the DEA number identifies their registrant type. The second letter is the first letter of their last name The sum of the 1st, 3rd, 5th digits: 4+6+4=14 The sum of the 2nd, 4th, 6th digits: 9+7+3=19 Then doubling it is: 19x2=38 The sum of the previous two sets are: 14+38=52

DEA 224 Form

Used to apply for new registration to dispense controlled substances

DEA 106 Form

Used to document the loss or theft of controlled substances

DEA 222 Form

Used to order Schedule I & II medications

DEA 41 Form

Used to request permission to destroy expired controlled substances Form requires two witnesses to dispose of controlled substances