How many times may DEA Form 41 be submitted annually by a retail pharmacy?

One time
Two times
Three times
As many times as needed


One time

Rationale: DEA Form 41 may be submitted only one time annually by a retail pharmacy. Practitioners such as physicians and pharmacies can request permission to destroy controlled substances once per year. The DEA will approve this request in writing. After destruction, a copy of the form should be retained by the practitioner for two years.

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