The Drug Enforcement Administration is pleased to provide you with the
2010 edition of the Pharmacist's Manual to assist you in understanding
the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and its
implementing regulations. This manual will answer questions you may
encounter in the practice of pharmacy and provide guidance in complying
with the CSA regulations. This edition has been updated to include
information on the provisions of the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act
of 2005, the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of
2008, and the Interim Final Rule entitled Electronic Prescriptions for
Controlled Substances. Your role in the proper dispensing of controlled
substances is critical to the health of patients and helps protect
society against drug abuse and diversion. Your adherence to the CSA,
together with its objectives and your compliance, is a powerful resource
for protecting the public health, assuring patient safety, and
preventing the diversion of controlled substances and...