Form 222 record handling
Question
A pharmacy technician reviews a proposed filing procedure for DEA Forms 222. Under federal law, classify each practice as permitted or not permitted.
| Row | Permitted | Not permitted |
|---|---|---|
| Store electronic copies remotely with ready retrieval at the registered site. | ✓ Correct | Not correct |
| Mix the forms into other records without separation. | Not correct | ✓ Correct |
| Discard the forms before the two-year inspection period ends. | Not correct | ✓ Correct |
Answer
Store electronic copies remotely with ready retrieval at the registered site.: Permitted · Mix the forms into other records without separation.: Not permitted · Discard the forms before the two-year inspection period ends.: Not permitted
Rationale
The forms must be kept apart from other records and available for inspection for the required period. An electronic copy may be stored elsewhere if it is readily retrievable at the registered location.
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