PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCE)Federal RequirementsHard
A pharmacy technician is performing a cycle count of controlled substances. They discover a discrepancy for a bottle of Hydromorphone 2 mg tablets, a Schedule II drug. What is the federal requirement for reporting a significant loss or theft of a controlled substance?
- AInform the local police department within 72 hours.
- BComplete DEA Form 106 and submit it to the DEA within one business day of discovery.
- CConduct an immediate internal investigation and report findings to the DEA annually.
- DNotify the state board of pharmacy within 24 hours.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Complete DEA Form 106 and submit it to the DEA within one business day of discovery.
Federal regulations require that any significant loss or theft of controlled substances be reported to the DEA using DEA Form 106. This form must be submitted within one business day of discovery.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. While local police may be notified, federal law specifically requires DEA notification.
- C. An internal investigation is part of the process, but the DEA report is required much sooner than annually.
- D. State boards may have their own reporting requirements, but federal law mandates DEA notification.
Controlled Substance Loss/Theft Reporting
Federal law requires DEA registrants to report any significant loss or theft of controlled substances to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) using DEA Form 106 within one business day of discovery.
- Requires DEA Form 106.
- Must be reported within one business day of discovery.
- 'Significant' loss is determined by the registrant.
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