Which of the following is NOT listed as an example of a controlled substance document?

• A. Unfilled Rx in 'on hold' files
• B. Blank Rx pads
• C. Completed DEA 222 forms
• D. Prescription labels on bottles for filled Rx

Answer: (D)

A key skill here is knowing which documents DEA uses to track and control substances. Unfilled prescriptions kept in on-hold files create an audit trail showing what was written and when it was held before dispensing, which is essential for monitoring potential misuse. Blank prescription pads are tightly controlled because they could be forged to obtain drugs, so their possession and handling are regulated to prevent diversion. Completed DEA 222 forms are the formal documents required to order Schedule I and II substances and are tracked from order through receipt. Prescription labels on bottles for filled prescriptions, while important for patient information and proper dispensing, are not considered controlled-substance documents; they’re dispensing labels rather than official regulatory records used to order or track controlled substances.