DEA Adds Second Step to Reporting Procedure for Controlled Substance Theft or Loss - reedsmith.com
DEA has added a second step to the reporting procedure for controlled substance theft or loss, requiring registrants to take an additional action beyond the initial report.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Pharmacy & Controlled Substances space on August 16, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All DEA registrants handling controlled substances, including independent pharmacies, retail chains, compounding pharmacies, and long-term-care pharmacies. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the provided text.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Pharmacy & Controlled Substances continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The DEA now requires a second step in the reporting procedure for theft or loss of controlled substances, in addition to the existing initial reporting requirement.
Who it affects
All DEA registrants handling controlled substances, including independent pharmacies, retail chains, compounding pharmacies, and long-term-care pharmacies.
What you must do
Review the updated DEA reporting procedure and implement the additional step in your internal protocols for reporting theft or loss.
Deadline
Not specified in the provided text.
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