Controlled Substances

This page provides a collection of resources related to federally controlled substances.

TITLE 21 UNITED STATES CODE (USC) CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT

SUBCHAPTER I — CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT

Part A — Introductory Provisions

§802. Definitions

As used in this subchapter:
(6) The term “controlled substance” means a drug or other substance, or immediate precursor, included in schedule I, II, III, IV, or V of part B of this subchapter. The term does not include distilled spirits, wine, malt beverages, or tobacco, as those terms are defined or used in subtitle E of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

 

DEA-DIVERSION CONTROL DIVISION

Below is a list of helpful guides published by the DEA related to controlled substances. Click on each box to access the individual guides.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE SCHEDULES

Access the Marijuana, List of Controlled Substances, Exempted Lists, Lists of Controlled Substances Disclaimer, Definition of Controlled Substance Schedules by clicking here.

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DEA DIVERSION GUIDANCE

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) posts various guidance documents in order to provide information and clarification regarding DEA policies and positions. You can access this information by clicking here.

DEA PHARMACIST MANUAL

This Pharmacist’s Manual has been prepared by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Diversion Control Division, as a guide to assist pharmacists in their understanding of the Federal Controlled Substances Act and its implementing regulations as they pertain to the pharmacy profession. You can access the manual by clicking here.

DEA PRACTITIONERS MANUAL

The Practitioner’s Manual has been prepared by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Diversion Control Division, as a guide to assist practitioners in their understanding of the Federal Controlled Substances Act. You can access the manual by clicking here.

PHARMACIST'S GUIDE TO PRESCRIPTION FRAUD

The purpose of this document is to ensure that controlled substances continue to be available for legitimate medical and scientific purposes, while preventing their diversion into the illicit market. You can access the guide by clicking here.

DEA DIVERSION BOOK (By C/S)

This guide published by the DEA is a list of Controlled Substance arranged by Controlled Substance. Access the guide by clicking here. 

DEA DIVERSION BOOK (ALPHA)

This guide published by the DEA is a list of Controlled Substance arranged in alphabetical order.  Access the guide by clicking here. 

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