How to Survive a DEA Inspection Series - For Manufacturers of Controlled Substances

This training covers DEA record-keeping and security topics that a DEA registrant must comply with when handling controlled substances. The focus is elements of what occurs during that unannounced inspection and the auditing methods.

Why Should You Attend:

Understanding DEA record-keeping and security requirements will help with preparing your company for that DEA inspection. Knowing DEA record-keeping and security regulations is important and what to expect from your employees is essential to avoid the negative impacts on the reputation of your company.

The presentation will cover elements of a DEA inspection and all the stringent record-keeping and security requirements that are expected from a manufacturer. It will provide you with a better understanding of the inspection process. Knowing what is required of a DEA registered Manufacturer will help in preparing for that unannounced DEA inspection.

Areas Covered in the Webinar:

• DEA office of diversion control - familiarize the participant with the authority given to DEA when enforcing federal laws and regulations pertaining to controlled substances.
• Civil actions - Provides a better understanding of DEA regulations pertaining to the handling of those substances and what specific violations can result in civil actions against a DEA registrant.
• Administrative actions - Provides an insight into the administrative actions that results from violations of stringent DEA regulations imposed on manufacturers and distributors of controlled substances.
• DEA computation chart - Understanding how DEA performs the audit process is important in order for the registrant to know what is expected from employees.
• Record-keeping requirements - Covers records required by DEA during any unannounced inspection. Records include: biennial inventory, order forms, invoices, quota letters, ARCOS reports, thefts & drugs, power of attorney, and drug destructions.
• Security requirements - Covers stringent security requirements to prevent the diversion of any controlled substance.
• DEA “know your customers” policy - Covers responsibilities placed on DEA registrant when distributing controlled substances.
• Sending documents to DEA - Learn the methodology and requirements for mailing documents to the local DEA office.

Who Will Benefit:

Corporate members and regulatory compliance personnel of DEA registered manufacturers of controlled substances.