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21 CFR §1305.03

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Either a DEA Form 222 or its electronic equivalent as set forth in subpart C of this part and Part 1311 of this chapter is required for each distribution of a Schedule I or II controlled substance except for the following:
  1. (a)Distributions to persons exempted from registration under Part 1301 of this chapter.
  2. (b)Exports from the United States that conform with the requirements of the Act.
  3. (c)Deliveries to a registered analytical laboratory or its agent approved by DEA.
  4. (d)Delivery from a central fill pharmacy, as defined in § 1300.01 of this chapter, to a retail pharmacy.
  5. (e)Deliveries to an authorized DEA registrant by an ultimate user, a long-term care facility on behalf of an ultimate user who resides or has resided at that facility, or a person authorized to dispose of the ultimate user decedent's property.
  6. (f)Distributions to reverse distributors and distributors by collectors and law enforcement pursuant to § 1317.55 of this chapter.
  7. (g)Deliveries of controlled substances from ultimate users for the purpose of recalls pursuant to § 1317.85 of this chapter.