If DEA Form 222 is stolen, what must a pharmacy do?

If DEA Form 222 is stolen, what must a pharmacy do?

• A. Notify the supplier
• B. Immediately report the loss or theft to the local DEA Diversion Field Office.
• C. Fill out a replacement Form 222
• D. Ignore it

Answer: (B)

When a DEA Form 222 is stolen, the mandatory action is to notify the DEA Diversion Field Office immediately. This form is the official document used to order Schedule I and II controlled substances, and its loss or theft raises the risk of fraudulent or illicit orders. Prompt reporting to the DEA helps stop potential misuse, triggers the proper regulatory response, and protects the pharmacy from penalties. After reporting, there may be further steps, such as handling replacement forms or reporting the theft of controlled substances, but the first and essential action is to alert the DEA right away. Ignoring the loss or attempting to handle it only with the supplier or by creating a replacement form without informing the DEA would overlook a critical regulatory obligation.

When a DEA Form 222 is stolen, the mandatory action is to notify the DEA Diversion Field Office immediately. This form is the official document used to order Schedule I and II controlled substances, and its loss or theft raises the risk of fraudulent or illicit orders. Prompt reporting to the DEA helps stop potential misuse, triggers the proper regulatory response, and protects the pharmacy from penalties. After reporting, there may be further steps, such as handling replacement forms or reporting the theft of controlled substances, but the first and essential action is to alert the DEA right away. Ignoring the loss or attempting to handle it only with the supplier or by creating a replacement form without informing the DEA would overlook a critical regulatory obligation.