Understanding Drug Schedules

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Which schedule of drugs has no accepted medical use in the US and possesses an extremely high potential for abuse?

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Schedule I

Front

How long is a DEA 222 form good for?

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60 days

Front

How long do we need to keep a DEA Form 222 invoice?

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3 years

Front

What is a defective 222 form?

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A form with incorrect information

Front

What should be done if a form is incomplete or shows signs of alteration?

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Reject it

Front

If a form is ______, shows signs of alteration, erasure, or change, it should be rejected.

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incomplete

Front

How long do we have to keep defective forms?

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3 years

Front

According to the policy, records must be kept for ___ and be readily retrievable.

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2 years

Front

What is initial inventory?

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The stock at the beginning of a period.

Front

Why is it important to conduct an inventory of all controlled substances before the opening of a pharmacy?

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To ensure compliance with regulations, to check for expired medications, and to assess the financial value.