DEA - PHARMACIST MANUAL
EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS &
COMPREHENSIVE ANSWERS
Example of schedule 5 drug - Correct Answer - 1) Cough preparations containing not more than
200mg/100mL or per 100 grams
2) Robitussin AC and Phenergan with codeine
What is scheduled listed chemical product (SLCP)? - Correct Answer - defined as a product that contains
ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine and may be marketed or distributed lawfully in
the United States under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act as a nonprescription drug.
What must a pharmacy do in order to dispense a controlled substances? - Correct Answer - Must be
registered with the DEA
What must a pharmacy do before they register with the DEA in order to dispense controlled substances?
- Correct Answer - Must obtain state license
What form is use to register as a new pharmacy? - Correct Answer - The DEA 224 form must be
completed
,Where must the certificate of registration be maintained? - Correct Answer - must be maintained at the
registered location and kept available for official inspection
What must an owner do if he/she owns and operates more than 1 pharmacy? - Correct Answer - each
place of business must be registered
How to complete DEA Form 224? - Correct Answer - Should be completed online
Can a person complete a paper version of the DEA Form 224? - Correct Answer - Yes, it may be
requested by writing to DEA
Can a pharmacy request a duplicate certificate of registration - DEA Form 223? - Correct Answer - Yes,
can be requested via DEA's website or contacting DEA headquarters
How often must a pharmacy registration be renewed with the DEA? - Correct Answer - Must be renewed
every 3 years
What is the pharmacy registration renewal form? - Correct Answer - DEA Form 224a
How should the DEA Form 224a be completed? - Correct Answer - Should be completed online
What if the registrant has not renewed online approximately 50 days before the registration expiration
date? - Correct Answer - a renewal application is sent to the registrant at the mailing address listed on
the current registration
How early can a registrant renew their registrations? - Correct Answer - No more than 60 days prior to
the current expiration date
What if the renewal form is not received by the 30th day before the expiration date of the current
registration? - Correct Answer - the pharmacy should contact the local DEA Registration Specialist or
DEA headquarters and request a renewal registration form
, What if the expiration date has passed and no renewal has been received by DEA - Correct Answer - the
pharmacy has no authority to handle controlled substances.
What may chain of pharmacies do to renew their registrations? - Correct Answer - 1) May submit a
single DEA Form 224b, Retail Pharmacy Registration Affidavit for Chain Renewal.
2) This affidavit along with a list of the corporation's registrations, is provided in lieu of a separate
registration application for each pharmacy registration
How should the DEA Form 224b, Retail Pharmacy Registration Affidavit for Chain Renewal be
completed? - Correct Answer - 1) A responsible individual must answer the questions listed on the
affidavit on behalf of the corporation as they pertain to each registrant.
2) The original affidavit along with the registration application fee and the list of registrations should be
mailed to DEA
What happens if a pharmacy moves to a new physical location? - Correct Answer - Must request
modification of registration
What happens if a pharmacy change address which involves a change in state? - Correct Answer - the
proper state issued license and, if applicable, controlled substances registration must be obtained prior
to the approval of modification of the federal registration.
What will the DEA issue after the modification is approved? - Correct Answer - DEA will issue a new
certificate of registration and, if requested, new schedule II order forms (DEA Form 222)
What must a pharmacy do when they discontinues business activities either completely or only
regarding controlled substances? - Correct Answer - must return its DEA registration certificate and
unused official order forms (DEA Form 222) to the local DEA Registration Specialist
What may DEA do in addition after a pharmacy discontinues business? - Correct Answer - may ask for
the location of where inventories, prescriptions, and other required controlled substance records will be
stored during the requisite two-year retention period.
When a pharmacy discontinues their business, what must happen to the unwanted controlled
substances in its possession? - Correct Answer - Must be disposed of in accordance with DEA regulations
EXAM 2024 QUESTIONS &
COMPREHENSIVE ANSWERS
Example of schedule 5 drug - Correct Answer - 1) Cough preparations containing not more than
200mg/100mL or per 100 grams
2) Robitussin AC and Phenergan with codeine
What is scheduled listed chemical product (SLCP)? - Correct Answer - defined as a product that contains
ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine and may be marketed or distributed lawfully in
the United States under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act as a nonprescription drug.
What must a pharmacy do in order to dispense a controlled substances? - Correct Answer - Must be
registered with the DEA
What must a pharmacy do before they register with the DEA in order to dispense controlled substances?
- Correct Answer - Must obtain state license
What form is use to register as a new pharmacy? - Correct Answer - The DEA 224 form must be
completed
,Where must the certificate of registration be maintained? - Correct Answer - must be maintained at the
registered location and kept available for official inspection
What must an owner do if he/she owns and operates more than 1 pharmacy? - Correct Answer - each
place of business must be registered
How to complete DEA Form 224? - Correct Answer - Should be completed online
Can a person complete a paper version of the DEA Form 224? - Correct Answer - Yes, it may be
requested by writing to DEA
Can a pharmacy request a duplicate certificate of registration - DEA Form 223? - Correct Answer - Yes,
can be requested via DEA's website or contacting DEA headquarters
How often must a pharmacy registration be renewed with the DEA? - Correct Answer - Must be renewed
every 3 years
What is the pharmacy registration renewal form? - Correct Answer - DEA Form 224a
How should the DEA Form 224a be completed? - Correct Answer - Should be completed online
What if the registrant has not renewed online approximately 50 days before the registration expiration
date? - Correct Answer - a renewal application is sent to the registrant at the mailing address listed on
the current registration
How early can a registrant renew their registrations? - Correct Answer - No more than 60 days prior to
the current expiration date
What if the renewal form is not received by the 30th day before the expiration date of the current
registration? - Correct Answer - the pharmacy should contact the local DEA Registration Specialist or
DEA headquarters and request a renewal registration form
, What if the expiration date has passed and no renewal has been received by DEA - Correct Answer - the
pharmacy has no authority to handle controlled substances.
What may chain of pharmacies do to renew their registrations? - Correct Answer - 1) May submit a
single DEA Form 224b, Retail Pharmacy Registration Affidavit for Chain Renewal.
2) This affidavit along with a list of the corporation's registrations, is provided in lieu of a separate
registration application for each pharmacy registration
How should the DEA Form 224b, Retail Pharmacy Registration Affidavit for Chain Renewal be
completed? - Correct Answer - 1) A responsible individual must answer the questions listed on the
affidavit on behalf of the corporation as they pertain to each registrant.
2) The original affidavit along with the registration application fee and the list of registrations should be
mailed to DEA
What happens if a pharmacy moves to a new physical location? - Correct Answer - Must request
modification of registration
What happens if a pharmacy change address which involves a change in state? - Correct Answer - the
proper state issued license and, if applicable, controlled substances registration must be obtained prior
to the approval of modification of the federal registration.
What will the DEA issue after the modification is approved? - Correct Answer - DEA will issue a new
certificate of registration and, if requested, new schedule II order forms (DEA Form 222)
What must a pharmacy do when they discontinues business activities either completely or only
regarding controlled substances? - Correct Answer - must return its DEA registration certificate and
unused official order forms (DEA Form 222) to the local DEA Registration Specialist
What may DEA do in addition after a pharmacy discontinues business? - Correct Answer - may ask for
the location of where inventories, prescriptions, and other required controlled substance records will be
stored during the requisite two-year retention period.
When a pharmacy discontinues their business, what must happen to the unwanted controlled
substances in its possession? - Correct Answer - Must be disposed of in accordance with DEA regulations
