PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCE)Federal RequirementsMedium
A pharmacy technician is preparing to return several expired Schedule IV controlled substances to a reverse distributor. What federal DEA form must be used by the pharmacy to document the transfer of these expired medications?
- ANo specific DEA form is required for returns to a reverse distributor.
- BDEA Form 222
- CDEA Form 106
- DDEA Form 41
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Correct answer: D. DEA Form 41
DEA Form 41 is used to document the destruction of controlled substances. When returning expired controlled substances to a reverse distributor for destruction, the reverse distributor typically issues a DEA Form 41 to the pharmacy, documenting the transfer for destruction. If a pharmacy destroys them on-site, they would complete Form 41.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A specific DEA form (Form 41) is required to document the destruction process, even if handled by a reverse distributor.
- B. DEA Form 222 is for ordering Schedule I and II controlled substances.
- C. DEA Form 106 is for reporting significant loss or theft of controlled substances.
DEA Form 41 Use
DEA Form 41, 'Registrants Inventory of Drugs Surrendered', is used to document the destruction of controlled substances by a DEA registrant, or to document the transfer of controlled substances to a reverse distributor for destruction.
- Documents destruction/transfer for destruction.
- Used for all schedules of controlled substances.
- Reverse distributor typically completes it when taking drugs.
Memory trick: Dispose of Controlled Drugs? Form 41, For Fate!