Question

After having her teeth pulled, Emily's dentist has given her a prescription for Lortab, which is a controlled substance. At the bottom of the prescription, she sees DEA followed by a long number. What does this abbreviation mean and what might the number signify? I know what DEA means but what does the long number mean?

Answer 1

A DEA number (DEA Registration Number) is an identifier assigned to a health care provider

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