Controlled Substances in Research
Researchers using controlled substances as part of a research protocol must obtain proper authorization from relevant regulatory agencies. Research Integrity and Compliance assists researchers with the identification of applicable regulations and interactions with regulatory agencies.
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Researchers using controlled substances as part of a research protocol are required to register with both the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy. Each registration requires an annual renewal.
The "Additional Resources" section below contains links to detailed information (DEA's Researcher Manual and agency web sites).
Disposal of controlled substances at ISU is managed by the Environmental Health Safety & Sustainability (EHSS) Department. EHSS will ensure the material is disposed in a safe and legal manner.
Researchers with unneeded controlled substances must not transfer the material to a colleague if the colleague is not legally authorized to possess the controlled substance.