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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Either a DEA Form 222 or its electronic equivalent as set forth in subpart C of this part and Part 1311 of this chapter is required for each distribution of a Schedule I or II controlled substance except for the following:
(a) Distributions to persons exempted from registration under Part 1301 of this chapter.
(b) Exports from the United States that conform with the requirements of the Act.
(c) Deliveries to a registered analytical laboratory or its agent approved by DEA.
(d) Delivery from a central fill pharmacy, as defined in § 1300.01 of this chapter, to a retail pharmacy.
(e) Deliveries to an authorized DEA registrant by an ultimate user, a long-term care facility on behalf of an ultimate user who resides or has resided at that facility, or a person authorized to dispose of the ultimate user decedent's property.
(f) Distributions to reverse distributors and distributors by collectors and law enforcement pursuant to § 1317.55 of this chapter.
(g) Deliveries of controlled substances from ultimate users for the purpose of recalls pursuant to § 1317.85 of this chapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 21. Food and Drugs § 21.1305.03 Distributions requiring a Form 222 or a digitally signed electronic order - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-21-food-and-drugs/cfr-sect-21-1305-03/
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