Overview of Controlled Substances

Oversight: 

The Federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) strictly regulates those substances that have the potential for abuse as well as their precursors. These substances are subject to licensing, registration, storage, security, use and disposal requirements. The Office of Research Compliance at Stony Brook University is committed  to assisting researchers in negotiating these requirements. 

Use of Controlled Substances within DLAR:

If you plan to use controlled substances in research animals, please contact the Attending Veterinarian (Rachel.Brownlee@stonybrook.edu). Each PI is required to obtain their own BNE license and DEA registration prior to using controlled substances as listed in their animal use protocol. If you have animal welfare concerns that may require the use of controlled substances (pain medication), please do not hesitate to contact the on-call veterinarian at any time (631-263-7501).

Use of Controlled Substances in Patient Care Activities:

The use of controlled substances will be in compliance with the institutional dispensing licenses held by the University Hospital, Dental Care Center and the University Health Service for patient care activities conducted within those sites only.(Controlled substances for patient use may only be prescribed by faculty holding appropriate DEA and state registration. University Hospital house staff may prescribe controlled substances under the institutional registration after obtaining appropriate authorization.).

Other Uses:

The use of controlled substances not covered under the preceding sections requires coverage under an individual license. Submit to the Office of Research Compliance proof of individual (a) licensure from the NYS Department of Health;(b) registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration before you proceed with ordering a controlled substance.