DEA Form 224 is used for which purpose?

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

Answer: (C)

This item tests understanding of how healthcare professionals obtain authorization to handle controlled substances. DEA Form 224 is the application a practitioner submits to register with the Drug Enforcement Administration so they may prescribe, administer, or dispense controlled substances (Schedules II–V). The form collects basic personal and practice information, including licensure details and practice location; once approved, the DEA assigns a unique registration number. This registration is typically valid for about three years and then must be renewed (using Form 224a) to maintain authority. Other forms serve different roles, such as Form 225 for manufacturers, distributors, researchers, and laboratories. In short, Form 224 is the initial registration a practitioner uses to legally handle controlled substances.