DEA Pharmacist's Manual 2025 – 400 Free Practice Questions to Pass the Exam

When a pharmacy registrant terminates their DEA registration, it is essential to return the DEA forms and certificate of registration. This action formally communicates the termination of the registration to the DEA, ensuring that the agency's records are updated accordingly. The certificate of registration serves as proof of the pharmacy's authorization to handle controlled substances, and returning it signifies that the pharmacy no longer intends to engage in activities that require such a license.

While the inventory of controlled substances or patient records may be pertinent in other contexts, they are not specifically required to be returned to the DEA upon termination. Instead, proper handling and documentation of such items would be necessary for compliance with various regulations and for the proper transition of care, but they are not a part of the termination process itself. The focus here is on the administrative aspect of formally withdrawing from DEA oversight, which is accomplished by returning the related forms and certificates.