Who is authorized to fill out a DEA Form 222 for Schedule I and II substances?

• A. A pharmacist employed by a distributor
• B. A person registered with DEA as a manufacturer or distributor
• C. A patient
• D. A government inspector

Answer: (D)

DEA Form 222 is used to order Schedule I and II substances, and it can be completed only by someone who is registered with the DEA to handle these substances. That means the person filling out the form must be a DEA-registered entity or someone acting on behalf of such a registrant. Among the options, a person registered with the DEA as a manufacturer or distributor fits this requirement because they are the type of registrant authorized to procure these controlled substances and to submit Form 222 to suppliers. A government inspector doesn’t place orders, a patient cannot order, and a pharmacist employed by a distributor would only be able to act if they are the DEA-registered purchaser or authorized representative for that registrant.