Appendix J - DEA CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Controlled substances are regulated under the Controlled Substances ACT of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970.
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- Controlled substances are listed in schedules I-V. Schedules and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) regulations are available at the US Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration website.
- A license is required to use controlled substances.
- Periodic inventories are required.
- Disposal of regulated substances is regulated and is best managed by using a buy back arrangement with companies such as Pharmalink Inc., a national pharmaceutical returns and disposal company.
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