South Carolina Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) Practice Exam

Is it true that each location must have a separate DEA registration?

1. True

2. False

3. Only for warehouses

4. Only for prescriber’s offices

The correct answer is: True

Each location that engages in the dispensing, manufacturing, or distributing of controlled substances must have its own separate registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). This requirement ensures that each facility is properly accountable for the controlled substances it handles, allowing for specific inspections and regulatory oversight appropriate to that location. The DEA registers entities rather than individuals, meaning that if a pharmacy has multiple locations, each one needs to apply for its own DEA registration. This policy is in place to maintain a system of checks and balances across the pharmaceutical supply chain. It upholds the integrity of federal regulations governing controlled substances, preventing misuse and ensuring compliance with the law. While there might be some scenarios, like a prescriber operating in multiple locations or specific storage conditions in warehouses, the general rule applies uniformly to all entities that deal with controlled substances. Thus, a separate DEA registration for each location is essential and required by regulation.