Get your new DEA-222 forms!
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Get your new DEA-222 forms!

Get your new DEA-222 forms before October 30, 2021. The old DEA-222 form will no longer be used after this date. Don’t wait until the last minute to get yours. Delays could happen for a variety of reasons, leaving you without the ability to order certain controlled substances. If you haven’t already done so, act now to avoid alterations or interruptions in patient care.

In October of 2019 we told you about the new DEA-222 form and the requirement to transition from the old “triplicate” form. The new DEA-222 form will be a single page, which will eliminate the need for the triplicate form we are all so used to. There was a two-year transition period, allowing registrants to exhaust their current supply of the “old” forms. If you still have a supply of triplicate DEA-222 forms after the two-year transition period, you must switch to using the new single-sheet DEA-222 form after October 30, 2021.

Using the new DEA-222 to order medications:

How will the process of using the new forms differ? When ordering, you will send the original to the wholesaler and make a copy for your records. When you receive your order, you must record on your copy of the DEA-222 form, the number of commercial or bulk containers received and the dates on which they were received. If you currently use the Controlled Substance Ordering System (CSOS), you can continue to use it just the same as before, but I recommend ordering some new forms as a backup. As always, remember to store 222 forms in a secure location.

Ordering new DEA-222 forms:

You can order the new DEA-222 form online from their Registration Application and Tools page.

If you have any questions on the process, need to set up a new power of attorney or just need help filling out the form, let us know and we will walk you through it.

The Consultant Pharmacists at OctariusRx provide guidance on safe medication management, survey readiness and cost savings to ambulatory healthcare facilities/surgery centers, senior care facilities and pharmacies. We also help individual patients optimize their medications to improve their quality of life and save money. Contact us for assistance.

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