Once completed, where must C-II forms be stored? For how long?

Once completed, where must C-II forms be stored? For how long?

• A. In an area separate from other pharmacy records
• B. In a locked cabinet with other records
• C. Off-site in a secure location
• D. On the pharmacist's desk

Answer: (A)

C-II forms (DEA Form 222) are kept separately from ordinary pharmacy records so they’re easy to locate and review during audits or inspections. This separation helps ensure clear accountability for the ordering of Schedule II substances and reduces the risk of misfiling or tampering. In addition to keeping them in a distinct area, these forms must be retained for at least two years from the date of the last entry, and kept in a secure, readily retrievable place. Storing them on the pharmacist’s desk or with other records would not meet the requirement for separation and easy access, and off-site storage isn’t the mandated setup for routine retention.

C-II forms (DEA Form 222) are kept separately from ordinary pharmacy records so they’re easy to locate and review during audits or inspections. This separation helps ensure clear accountability for the ordering of Schedule II substances and reduces the risk of misfiling or tampering. In addition to keeping them in a distinct area, these forms must be retained for at least two years from the date of the last entry, and kept in a secure, readily retrievable place. Storing them on the pharmacist’s desk or with other records would not meet the requirement for separation and easy access, and off-site storage isn’t the mandated setup for routine retention.