West Virginia MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

How do you request initial DEA 222 forms?

1. By submitting another DEA 222 form

2. Online through the DEA website

3. On the DEA 224 form

4. By calling the DEA office only

The correct answer is: By submitting another DEA 222 form

The process for requesting initial DEA 222 forms involves submitting a DEA 222 form itself, known as the "DEA 222 form for the purpose of requesting additional forms." When a pharmacy or practitioner requires new DEA 222 order forms, they must complete and submit the form with specified information to the DEA to initiate the provision of additional order forms. Submitting an initial request using another DEA 222 form is part of the established protocol designed to help the DEA track and manage the distribution of controlled substances properly. The separate request initiative ensures accountability and provides a straightforward method for healthcare providers to obtain the necessary paperwork they require for ordering Schedule I and II controlled substances. Other options, while they may seem viable, do not align with the formal procedure outlined by the DEA for requesting these forms. For example, the DEA 224 form is specifically used for the registration of a new pharmacy or practitioner, not for ordering DEA 222 forms. Similarly, while the DEA does offer online services, the direct request for DEA 222 forms must occur through the submission of the specified form rather than a generic online method. Calling the DEA office is also not an accepted method for ordering these forms because requests must be documented and processed through the proper channels.