Question

If controlled substances are lost, who is responsible for reporting the loss - the purchaser or the supplier?

a) Purchaser
b) Supplier
c) Both
d) DEA

Answer 1

The responsibility for reporting the loss of controlled substances lies with the purchaser, such as a pharmacy or hospital, and they must report it to the DEA using DEA Form 106 within one business day of the discovery of the loss.

Step-by-step explanation:

When controlled substances are lost, the responsibility for reporting the loss falls on the entity that has noticed the loss. If the loss occurs at the purchasing entity, such as a pharmacy or hospital, then the purchaser is responsible for reporting the loss to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

According to the DEA, the registrant (purchaser) must notify the DEA of the theft or significant loss of any controlled substances within one business day of discovery of such loss or theft. The supplier would generally not be responsible unless the loss occurred before the delivery to the purchaser. The reporting must be done using the appropriate DEA form, commonly referred to as DEA Form 106, which is used to document the theft or loss of controlled substances.