DEA Form 222 is used for which purpose?

• A. DEA Form 41
• B. DEA Form 106
• C. DEA Form 222
• D. DEA Form 224

Answer: (C)

DEA Form 222 is the official order form used by DEA-registered entities to purchase Schedule I and II controlled substances from a supplier. It records exactly which substances are being ordered, the quantities, forms, and strengths, and is typically kept as a formal trace of the transaction. Because Schedule I and II drugs carry the highest risk of abuse, the ordering process is tightly controlled and requires this specific form to document every shipment and maintain accountability. The form is often used in triplicate so the purchaser, supplier, and the DEA can each maintain proper records. Other DEA forms serve different tasks—Form 41 is for destruction of controlled substances, Form 106 reports theft or loss, and Form 224 handles registration—so the purpose described here is distinctive to ordering Schedule I and II substances.