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Module 3
Section 4 Diversion of controlled substances
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which form is used to report theft or loss of controlled substances? | DEA form 106 |
| Characteristics of forged prescriptions | Handwriting is too legible Quantities, directions, or dosages differ from usual medical usage Prescription does not use accepted standard abbreviations Prescription appears to be photocopied Prescription is written in different color inks Zeroes are added to quantities |
| Techniques for preventing diversion of controlled substances | Become familiar with patients Become familiar with prescribers and their signatures Know how to determine if a DEA number is legitimate Check dates on prescriptions and confirm they have been presented in a reasonable length of time since they were written Request proper identification Do not dispense the prescription and notify the pharmacist if a prescription appears forged. |
| Features of handwritten prescriptions to prevent tampering | High-security watermark revealing words (e.g., VOID, ILLEGAL, or COPY) if photocopied. Tamper-resistant background Quantity checkbox instead of writing out the quantity Refill options in which the number of refills authorized is circled Unique prescription identifiers such as sequentially numbered prescriptions. |