Frequently Asked Questions

• What are “controlled substances”?
  Narcotic and non-narcotic drugs under the jurisdiction of the Federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) including, but not limited to, those substances listed in 21 CFR parts 1308.11-1308.15. These are known as scheduled controlled substances or scheduled drugs under the CSA.
• Are all drugs controlled substances?
  No, most drugs are considered pharmaceuticals and are not controlled substances. Examples of drugs that are not controlled substances are Donepezil, Xylazine, and Atropine. 
• What are the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) schedules and code numbers for controlled substances?
  The DEA assigns each controlled substance a schedule number (I through V) according to its medicinal value, harmfulness, and potential for abuse or addiction. A higher schedule number indicates the substance has more medicinal value and less potential for abuse or addiction. The most common controlled substances used in research and respective schedule numbers and DEA codes are listed below. The DEA code is a four digit code assigned to each controlled substance.Examples of Controlled Substances, Schedule Numbers, and DEA Codes. 
  

  Controlled Substance	Schedule Number	DEA Code
  Buprenorphine	III	9064
  Diazepam	IV N	2765
  Ketamine	III N	7285
  Pentobarbital (e.g., Nembutal)	II N	2270

• Could I be subject to an inspection?
  Yes. The DEA has the authority to oversee and inspect facilities before and after registration approval.
• What are the inventory requirements for controlled substances?
  Each licensed researcher is responsible for his/her own annual inventory. Typical inventory checksinclude: 1) hands-on counting; 2) completed in a single business day, i.e., before the start of the workday or at the end of the workday; 3) at least two authorized personnel; and 4) use of a form to document the inventory.
• I am relocating to Stony Brook University, how do I update my state license and DEA registration?

  Relocation requires changing your license to conform with the state of New York requirements.

  NYS DOH 4330 - The NYS BNE instruction and application form for DOH 4330 includes information for relocations. Check “change”, “address change” and “physical relocation”. This will start the process of changing your license. It will also mean a site inspection for your new space.

  DEA – Once the DOH inspection for New York State is complete and the relocation is approved, you can complete a “modification of registration” for your DEA registration. This is an on-line application form.