What is the purpose of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Form 222?

The purpose of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Form 222 is specifically to facilitate the legal transfer of Schedule I and II controlled substances between registered entities, such as pharmacies and wholesalers. This form is a crucial part of maintaining regulatory compliance when dealing with highly controlled substances, ensuring that all transactions involving these drugs are documented accurately.

Form 222 must be filled out for ordering these substances and contains details such as the name and address of the supplier and purchaser, along with specifics about the controlled substances being ordered. The need for such stringent processes arises from the potential for abuse and diversion of these substances, thus underscoring the DEA's role in monitoring and controlling their distribution.

In contrast, other options either pertain to unrelated functions such as tracking drug reactions or listing non-prescription drugs, or involve pharmacy registrations, which do not involve the ordering processes addressed by Form 222.