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Why and how would you determine if a prescriber's DEA number is legitimate?
Why and how would you determine if a prescriber's DEA number is legitimate?
A prescriber cannot legally issue a controlled substance prescription unless he/she has obtained a DEA registration number that must appear on the face of every controlled substance prescription issued by the prescriber.
What does the 1st letter of a DEA number indicate?
What does the 1st letter of a DEA number indicate?
Prescribers with a DEA waiver to write prescriptions for Subutex or Suboxone have an additional DEA number that begins with the letter 'x'.
Prescribers with a DEA waiver to write prescriptions for Subutex or Suboxone have an additional DEA number that begins with the letter 'x'.
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What is the second letter of a DEA number based on?
What is the second letter of a DEA number based on?
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What is the first step in verifying the numerical portion of a DEA number?
What is the first step in verifying the numerical portion of a DEA number?
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What should you do in Step 2 of verifying a DEA number?
What should you do in Step 2 of verifying a DEA number?
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What do you do in Step 3 of the DEA number verification process?
What do you do in Step 3 of the DEA number verification process?
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What must the second digit of the 2-digit number from Step 3 match?
What must the second digit of the 2-digit number from Step 3 match?
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What is required for a prescriber who writes prescriptions for Subutex or Suboxone according to the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000?
What is required for a prescriber who writes prescriptions for Subutex or Suboxone according to the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000?
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What does the DEA number 'FS8524616' indicate about the prescriber?
What does the DEA number 'FS8524616' indicate about the prescriber?
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Study Notes
DEA Number Verification
- A DEA registration number is essential for prescribers to legally issue prescriptions for controlled substances.
- Verification of a DEA number is advised to prevent forgery before dispensing controlled substances.
Components of a DEA Number
- A DEA number contains two parts: letters and numbers.
First Letter
- Begins with 2 letters identifying the registrant type:
- A, B, or F: Physicians, dentists, veterinarians, hospitals, pharmacies
- M: Mid-level practitioners
- P or R: Drug distributors
Special Cases
- Prescribers authorized to write prescriptions for Subutex or Suboxone outside narcotic treatment facilities have an additional DEA number starting with "X".
Second Letter
- The second letter corresponds to the first letter of the prescriber's last name or the business name.
Verifying the Numerical Portion of a DEA Number
- To confirm legitimacy, follow a four-step mathematical verification process.
Step 1
- Add the 1st, 3rd, and 5th digits of the DEA number.
Step 2
- Add the 2nd, 4th, and 6th digits, then multiply the result by 2.
Step 3
- Combine the totals from Step 1 and Step 2.
Step 4
- The resulting sum should yield a two-digit number. The second digit must match the 7th digit of the DEA number for it to be valid.
Practice Problem Example
- Given DEA #FS8524616 for Dr. John Smith, the analysis performed confirms its legitimacy.
- Initial checks show first letter 'F' and second letter 'S' are appropriate for a physician.
- The arithmetic checks lead to validation of the DEA number.
Relevant Legislation
- The Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 mandates the inclusion of a special DEA number starting with "X" on prescriptions for Subutex or Suboxone.
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This quiz focuses on the verification of prescriber's DEA numbers, which are essential for issuing controlled substance prescriptions. Understanding how to validate these numbers is crucial for healthcare professionals to ensure compliance with regulations and avoid dispensing errors.