Approval and Monitoring of Narcotic Treatment Programs: A Guide on the Roles of Federal and State Agencies Technical Assistance Publication (TAP) Series 12
Exhibit K—Typical Problems That Can Lead to Loss of DEA Registration
Failure to maintain security within the program and in
the area immediately surrounding the program
Urinalysis results not regularly reviewed, which may
indicate diversion of medication by patients
Failure to report theft or loss of narcotics from the
program
Evidence of unauthorized access to narcotic drugs
maintained at the facility
Incomplete recordkeeping and medication
inventories