Understanding a DEA Order to Show Cause. What It Means and Why You Should Never Surrender Your Registration
Receiving an Order to Show Cause (OSC) from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) can be alarming and overwhelming for any healthcare professional. It is a serious legal matter that signals the DEA’s intent to revoke, suspend, or deny your registration to handle controlled substances. But just as important as understanding the process is knowing how to respond—and what not to do.
Diversion comes in many forms
The more you can identify, the lower your facilities risk. Facilities handling controlled substances face the risk of diversion in various forms. Recognizing potential diversion helps to minimize these risks and maintain safety. Some vulnerabilities are unavoidable, but identifying them ensures better protection. Common Diversion Indicators During internal investigations, diversion may present itself as: During […]