A pharmacy must report the theft or significant loss of which of the following medications to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?
Pregabalin
Piroxicam
Prochlorperazine
Pioglitazone
TheDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA)requires that theft or significant loss ofcontrolled substancesbe reported usingDEA Form 106.
(A) Pregabalin✅Schedule V (Controlled Substance – Must be Reported to DEA)
Pregabalin (brand name:Lyrica) is classified as aSchedule V controlled substanceunder theControlled Substances Act (CSA).
Pharmacies must report its theft or significant loss to the DEA using DEA Form 106.
(B) Piroxicam❌Not a Controlled Substance – No Reporting Required
Piroxicam is anonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).
It isnot a controlled substance, so DEA reporting isnot requiredfor theft or loss.
(C) Prochlorperazine❌Not a Controlled Substance – No Reporting Required
Prochlorperazine is anantiemetic and antipsychotic.
(D) Pioglitazone❌Not a Controlled Substance – No Reporting Required
Pioglitazone (brand name:Actos) is anantidiabetic medication (thiazolidinedione).
Thepharmacist-in-charge (PIC)must fileDEA Form 106in the event of a significant loss or theft of anySchedule II–V controlled substance.
The loss must be reportedwithin one business dayto theDEAand local law enforcement.
Minor losses due to inventory miscounts do not require DEA reporting but should be documented internally.
DEA Controlled Substances Act (CSA): https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/21cfr/21usc/
DEA Form 106 – Reporting Theft/Loss of Controlled Substances: https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/21cfr_reports/theft/
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