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What must be verified by a hospital regarding a practitioner's authority to prescribe controlled substances?
Under what condition can a practitioner administer, dispense, or prescribe medications in a hospital setting?
What must a hospital maintain regarding practitioners authorized under its registration?
Who should pharmacists contact for verification when in doubt about a prescription issued under a hospital's DEA registration?
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What purpose does the maintained list serve for law enforcement agencies?
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What is assigned to each practitioner by the hospital or institution under its registration?
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What is the first letter of a DEA registration number issued to physicians after October 1, 1985?
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Which letter is used as the first character in the DEA registration number for mid-level practitioners?
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What must practitioners ensure regarding a prescription before dispensing medication?
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What follows the first letter in a DEA registration number?
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Under what conditions may a practitioner use a hospital's DEA registration number?
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What is NOT a condition for a practitioner to dispense medications under a hospital's DEA registration?
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What structure is followed for constructing a DEA registration number?
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What does the letter 'A' signify in a DEA registration number?
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Study Notes
DEA Registration Number Construction
- DEA registration numbers were assigned to practitioners with specific letter designations before and after October 1, 1985.
- Numbers before this date started with “A”; new registrations now begin with “B” for practitioners and “M” for mid-level practitioners.
- The first character of the registration number reflects the first letter of the registrant’s last name and is followed by a unique sequence of seven numbers (e.g., MJ3614511).
- Pharmacists can verify a practitioner’s DEA number through the CSA Registration Tools online portal.
Practitioners Using Hospital DEA Registration
- Certain practitioners (interns, residents, staff physicians, mid-level practitioners) can use a hospital's DEA registration in their professional capacity without individual registration.
- This practice is allowable when:
- Activities are in the usual course of professional practice.
- The practitioner is authorized by the respective state to prescribe or dispense controlled substances.
- The hospital or institution has verified the practitioner’s authority to use its registration.
- The practitioner operates within their employment scope at the institution.
- The hospital assigns a specific internal code number to each practitioner using its DEA registration.
- Hospitals must maintain an up-to-date list of internal codes linked to practitioners, available for review by registrants and law enforcement agencies for verification purposes.
- Pharmacists should confirm legitimacy with the hospital if uncertain about prescriptions issued under a hospital's DEA registration.
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This quiz explores the construction of a valid DEA registration number for practitioners. Understanding the components and significance of this registration can help pharmacists recognize forged prescriptions and ensure compliance with DEA regulations. Test your knowledge on this essential aspect of pharmaceutical practice.
