Which statement accurately describes a DEA inventory requirement?

Which statement accurately describes a DEA inventory requirement?

• A. It must be signed and dated, with an indication of beginning or end of day
• B. It must be performed monthly
• C. It applies only to Schedule II medications
• D. It is not required for any controlled substances

Answer: (D)

DEA inventory requirements mean you must keep an accurate record of every controlled substance on hand. This is not a monthly task; it’s a biennial obligation—you take a complete inventory every two years as of a specific date, and the record must be signed and dated by the person who counted it. The rule covers all controlled substances (Schedules I through V), and it also applies when you first register and whenever there’s a change of ownership or location. For the counts, Schedule I and II substances require exact counts, while Schedule III–V can be exact or, in some cases, estimated depending on container size. So the idea that such an inventory isn’t required for controlled substances isn’t correct—the DEA requires it for all controlled substances.

DEA inventory requirements mean you must keep an accurate record of every controlled substance on hand. This is not a monthly task; it’s a biennial obligation—you take a complete inventory every two years as of a specific date, and the record must be signed and dated by the person who counted it. The rule covers all controlled substances (Schedules I through V), and it also applies when you first register and whenever there’s a change of ownership or location. For the counts, Schedule I and II substances require exact counts, while Schedule III–V can be exact or, in some cases, estimated depending on container size. So the idea that such an inventory isn’t required for controlled substances isn’t correct—the DEA requires it for all controlled substances.