What is the primary purpose of DEA Form 222?

• A. To order Schedule I or II controlled substances
• B. To record daily dispensing of prescriptions
• C. To report suspicious orders
• D. To apply for a DEA registration renewal

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that Form 222 is the official order document used to acquire Schedule I and II controlled substances. It is the authorized method for a registered entity to purchase these substances from suppliers, creating an auditable record of who ordered what, from which supplier, and when. The form is typically completed in triplicate so the purchaser, supplier, and the administering agency each have a copy, helping to prevent diversion and ensure strict control over CI/CII inventories. This form is not used for daily dispensing records, which track prescriptions filled for patients, nor is it the mechanism for reporting suspicious orders, which is a separate compliance process. It also isn’t the form used to renew a registration, which involves a different renewal application.