Requirements for the Acquisition and Use of Controlled Drugs in Research and Teaching Animals

It should be noted that the following WSU Departments have their own DEA licenses.  If you are a faculty member in one of those Departments, contact the department's purchasing person to acquire controlled substances under their DEA license.

College of Sciences - Eastlick Stores: 335-3313

College of Veterinary Medicine - VCAPP Department: 5-6624

College of Pharmacy: 335-9569

The Controlled Substance Act mandates registration for teaching and research facilities if controlled substances are used. The Laboratory Animal Veterinarian Staff maintains a registration in order to perform duties for WSU as required by the USDA Animal Welfare Act and the Public Health Service Policy in providing adequate veterinary care (i.e. analgesia, anesthesia, and euthanasia). This registration is also used to assist investigators in assuring that proper anesthesia and analgesia is provided for research and teaching animals and humane methods of euthanasia are employed when necessary.

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration results in certain responsibilities to both the lab animal veterinary staff and the investigators who are issued the drugs. Described below are some of the requirements you must agree to when acquiring controlled drugs from the lab animal veterinary staff. You are assuming certain responsibilities associated with the use of the drug/substance.

Record Keeping

• When more than a single dose is issued, you are required to keep a record of use of the drug issued. This is best accomplished by having a permanent bound lab/note book into which you enter the drug received. You should keep record of the date the drug was received and the amount of drug issued to you. The log should be up dated each time the drug is used with the date, amount of drug used, individual administering the drug, purpose of use. No additional drugs will be issued to you if it is found such a record of use is not being maintained.

Storage & Security

• Controlled substances must be stored securely. Do not leave drugs issued to you sitting on shelves, tables, desks or in lab coat pockets when not in use. A locked, substantially constructed cabinet with limited access needs to be used for storage.

Disposal

• If the controlled drug issued to you expires OR you have no further need for the drug, YOU CAN DISPOSE of these compounds in accordance with DEA regulations, or you can contact us for more information.

Your assistance in assuring DEA regulations governing the use of controlled substances is appreciated. Any questions regarding controlled substances or animal care and use should be directed to the OCV at 335-6246.

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