Policy Statement
In conducting research and teaching activities with controlled substances, University employees and any other individuals using University resources or facilities, or receiving funds administered by the University, and volunteers and representatives who may speak or act as agents for the University must comply with this policy and federal and state regulations relating to controlled substances.
Individuals who fail to comply with this policy may be subject to discipline, referral for research misconduct proceedings, and/or reporting to external licensing authorities by the University. Any disciplinary action imposed will follow the applicable Board of Regents and administrative policies and procedures for the individual's employment.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registrants must:
- Maintain a current DEA registration whenever controlled substances are being used
- Complete the online tutorial: Controlled Substances prior to using controlled substances
- Authorize the purchase, use, and disposal of controlled substances
- Maintain an accurate list of authorized users of controlled substances
- Conduct or assign to designee a physical audit of controlled substances annually
- Maintain all records for at least two yearsReport any volume discrepancies to University Health and Safety (UHS)
Authorized users must:
- Complete the online tutorial: Controlled Substances prior to using controlled substances
- Sign the Authorized User list
- Comply with the directions for using controlled substances given by the Registrant or lab manager
- Maintain accurate records of the acquisition, use, and disposition of controlled substances
- If authorized to purchase controlled substances, follow pharmacy purchasing guidelines
- Use proper personal protective equipment and adhere to safe practices while using controlled substances
- Report any volume discrepancies to the DEA Registrant
- Perform the DEA Initial and Biennial Inventory
Exclusions
This policy does not apply to controlled substances dispensed by a practitioner to a patient in the course of professional practice as authorized by the practitioner's license.
This policy does not cover teaching activity performed within a clinical environment. However, clinical teaching activities must comply with DEA and Minnesota Board of Pharmacy (MNBP).
Reason for Policy
This policy supports the numerous State and federal government regulations pertaining to the legal purchase and use of controlled substances. University employees and other individuals covered by this policy must comply with this policy in order to ensure that they follow all applicable regulations and safely handle and prevent diversion of controlled substances.
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