Significant Guidance Documents of DEA office of Diversion Control that Pharmacist and their Legal Counsel Should be Aware of

List of Significant Guidance Documents of the Drug Enforcement Administration Office of Diversion Control

• Practitioner’s Manual: A Guideline to the Practitioner’s Responsibilities under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 (August, 2006)
• Mid-Level Practitioner’s Manual: An Informational Outline of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 (January, 1993) (Under Revision - Refer to the Pharmacist's Manual for general guidance. If you have a specific question, contact your local DEA Office for assistance).
• Pharmacist’s Manual: An Informational Outline of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 (2010)
• Narcotic Treatment Programs: Best Practice Guideline (April, 2000)
• Chemical Handler’s Manual: A Guide to Chemical Control Regulations (April 2013)
• ARCOS Registrant Handbook (1997)
• A Security Outline of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 (May, 1991)
• Policy Statement: Dispensing Controlled Substances for the Treatment of Pain [71 FR 52716; September 6, 2006] (Docket No. DEA-286)