Storage
This schedule of drugs has the highest abuse potential and requires the strictest storage controls
What is Schedule I or Schedule II
The form that's required to destroy or transfer controlled substances
What is DEA Form 41
These events allow patients to safely dispose of their unused medications
What are drug take-back events
Controlled substances must be stored in this type of container to prevent theft
What is a locked cabinet or safe?
Undesired substances that can be mixed with medication to dispose of them
What is Dirt, Cat Litter, and Coffee Grounds?
This is the agency that hosts National Drug Take Back Day
What is the DEA?
This record must be kept whenever controlled subtstances are recieved, dispensed, or transferred
What is a controlled substance log?
Expired or unused controlled substances should NEVER be thrown in this
What is a regular trash or sink?
A secure container that could be found in pharmacies for patient disposal
What is a drug disposal kiosk, or drop box?
Access to controlled substances in a pharmacy is limited to these employees.
Who are authorized personnel? (pharmacists and approved techs)
The list used to inform on what medications can or cannot be flushed
What is the FDA Flush List?
Medications collected in take-back programs are most commonly destroyed by this method
What is incineration?
This federal agency sets rules for controlled substance storage and security
What is the DEA?
The most appropriate way to dispose of controlled substances
What is utilizing a drug take-back-site that is DEA authorized?
Controlled substances returned by patients should never be reused because of this