PTCE Pharmacy Technician

Category - Inventory

How long must records of the destruction of controlled substances be retained?
  1. 1 year
  2. 2 years
  3. 6 months
  4. 5 years
Explanation
Answer: B - Records concerning the destruction of controlled substances must be kept for at least 2 years. They must be kept in a readily retrievable location, easily available for auditing purposes. The records should include information about the name and strength of the medications that were removed from inventory, when they were removed, the quantity removed, and the reason that the medications were removed from inventory. The records must also include the signatures of two witnesses.
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