Procurement

Controlled substances must only be ordered by the registrant or their authorized agents who have been assigned power-of-attorney.
Schedule I & II controlled substances must be ordered on a DEA FORM 222
- The 222 form must be complete with no errors or it may be rejected by the supplier
- The 222 form must be signed by the registrant or their attorney-in-fact
Completing the 222 form
- Part 1
  - Enter only one item on each line and include the number of packages, the size of the package, and the name of the item.
  - After entering all items, in the last row, enter the last line completed (must be 20 or less).
  - Sign and date the form.
- Part 2
  - Enter the supplier’s DEA number
  - Enter the supplier’s name and address.
- Submitting the 222 form
  - Make a copy of the completed 222 form.
  - Mail the original copy of the 222 form with a purchase order to the supplier.

Reconcile items received with the purchase order and 222 form, checking each item for:
- Name of drug
- Concentration/size/volume
- Quantity
Immediately notify supplier of any discrepancies with the 222 form.
Complete Part 5 of the 222 form for each item ordered/received.
- Number received
- Date received
File 222 form, packing slips and invoices with controlled substance records.