Which form is required to order Schedule I or II controlled substances?

• A. DEA Form 222
• B. DEA Form 224
• C. Certificate of DEA Registration
• D. DEA Form 223

Answer: (A)

Tightly controlled substances require a formal, auditable ordering process. The form used to authorize and document orders of Schedule I and II substances is DEA Form 222. This triplicate paper form is completed by the registrant and sent to the supplier to transfer the controlled substances. Copy 1 goes to the supplier, Copy 2 is sent to the DEA, and Copy 3 is kept by the purchaser as a record. Keeping these copies and recording the exact quantities and dates creates a verifiable trail that helps prevent diversion and ensures compliance. Registration-related items are required to handle controlled substances in general, but they are not the ordering document, so they don’t substitute for this form.