Controlled substances in research

Purpose:  

To provide the framework for the use of regulated prescription and federally controlled substances in research and create a program that ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations for the lawful purchase, possession, use, storage, protection, and destruction of controlled and non-controlled prescription drugs and medical gases associated with research conducted under FAU.

Requirements:

1.  All researchers that require the use of controlled and uncontrolled prescription substances and medical gases in research must obtain a letter of exemption from the State of Florida (DBPR).

2.  All researchers that require the use of controlled substances in research must obtain a registration from the DEA.

Links: 

Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Diversion Control Division

Policy:

 

Forms: 

FAU Controlled Substance Authorized Agent Log
FAU Controlled Substance Diluted Solution Log
FAU Controlled Substances Program Lab Preparation Checklist
FAU Controlled Substances Program Lab Annual Self-Inspection Checklist
FAU DEA Controlled Substance Usage Log
FAU Employee Questionnaire
FAU Controlled Substance Inventory Form
DEA Form 41
DEA Form 106
DEA Form 222 Ordering Paper Forms

Researcher Guidance:

 
Send all received documents (letter of exemption and DEA registration(s) to the program contact: Rich Brust, Research Safety Officer, at brustr@fau.edu or 561-479-9194.