Controlled Substances in Research
The United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) strictly regulates the use of controlled substances to prevent diversion and abuse. There are extensive registration, storage, security, use, disposal and inventorying requirements regarding the use of controlled substances in research. The following guide, associated forms and resources have been developed to assist researchers in understanding and meeting their individual obligations under these regulations.
Guide
Forms
- UTRGV Controlled Substances: Registration Form
- UTRGV Controlled Substances: Initial Inventory Form
- UTRGV Controlled Substances: Biennial Inventory Form
- UTRGV Controlled Substances: General Inventory Log
- UTRGV Controlled Substances: Authorized User Log
- UTRGV Controlled Substances: Questionnaire for Employees Who Will Have Access to Substances Regulated by the US Drug Enforcement Agency
- UTRGV Controlled Substances: Audit Checklist
Training
Controlled Substances in Research training has been designed for any individual that works with Controlled Substances in a research setting. This training can be taken by contacting the EHSRM at (956) 665-3690.Related Resources and Links
- DEA’s Office of Diversion Control (informational/website)
- DEA Registered Reverse Distributors (Contact DEA directly for most recent list)
- Title 21 CFR, Part 1300-1399 (regulations)
- Title 21 United States Code (USA) Controlled Substance Act (statute)