Controlled Substances Authorized Individuals Form
Form to identify people authorized to use controlled substances
Controlled Substances
Summary
How to buy, use, store, and dispose of controlled substances.
Who is this for?
Lab and research staff.
Managing controlled substances
Controlled substances have extensive licensing, registration, storage, security, research use, disposal, and inventory requirements because of their potential for abuse.
You must understand these requirements before possessing Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or Massachusetts Department of Public Health controlled substances.
Before working with controlled substances:
- All controlled substances: Review controlled substances requirements and guidelines.
- DEA controlled substances: Review the DEA Researcher’s Manual.
Use DEA Form 41 to destroy DEA controlled substances.
Related resources
Find documents and online tools to manage controlled substances.
Controlled Substances Biennial Inventory Form
Form to record a controlled substances inventory
Controlled Substances Guide
Requirements and guidelines for controlled substances in labs
Controlled Substances License Application Form
Form to apply for a controlled substances license
Controlled Substances Power of Attorney Order Form
Form to grant power of attorney for controlled substance orders
Controlled Substances Purchase Request Form
Form to request controlled substance purchases
Sink Disposal
Dispose of waste by pouring it into sinks and drains
Sink Disposal and Wastewater Discharge Poster
Printable poster about wastewater discharge and sink disposal requirements
EHS support
Contact lab_safety@harvard.edu or your Lab Safety Advisor (LSA) for more information about controlled substances in labs and research, including:
- Buying controlled substances.
- Managing and using controlled substances.
- Disposing of controlled substances.