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According tofederal law, records regarding thedistribution, receipt, or destructionofcontrolled substancesmust be maintained for a minimum ofhow many years?
Suggested Answer: B
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Comprehensive and Detailed Step-by-Step Explanation:
TheDEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) mandates that controlled substance records must be kept for at least 2 years.
Explanation of Answer Choices:B. 2 yearsCorrect.TheControlled Substances Act (CSA) requires pharmacies to maintain records for at least 2 years.A. 1 year Incorrect.Too short.C. 5 years Incorrect.Some states require longer retention, but federal law states 2 years.D. 7 years Incorrect.Not required by federal law.
Reference:
DEA Controlled Substances Act (21 CFR 1304.04)
PTCB Exam: Pharmacy Law & Regulations
12 comments · newest first
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Justa
1 month ago
I feel like it should be longer, maybe 7 years.
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Giuseppe
1 month ago
I agree, 5 years makes sense for tracking.
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Shawna
1 month ago
I think it's 5 years. Seems reasonable.
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Cassandra
2 months ago
No way it's 7 years, that's excessive!
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Julene
2 months ago
Really? I always thought it was longer!
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Carissa
2 months ago
Definitely 2 years, that's standard.
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Mitsue
2 months ago
I thought it was 5 years?
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Delsie
2 months ago
It's 2 years for those records.
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Noel
2 months ago
I’m torn between 5 and 7 years. I remember discussing the importance of keeping records for a long time, but I can’t pinpoint the exact number.
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Felton
3 months ago
I feel like we practiced a question like this, and I think the answer was 5 years.
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Dorsey
3 months ago
I vaguely recall something about 2 years being mentioned in class, but that seems too short for controlled substances.
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Thea
3 months ago
I think it’s either 2 or 5 years, but I can’t remember which one for sure.