To conduct research at UVM invloving Controlled substances, researchers must:
1. Obtain a registration form the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
The DEA application process for NEW applicants can be found on the DEA Website.
Licensed practitioners must register with the DEA for a separate research registration; however, they should use their Vermont license information when requesting a DEA registration for the purpose of doing research. This reduces the risk to medical or dental practice registrations in the event of noncompliance with research regulatory requirements by state and federal agencies. Vermont is a one- license requirement state, meaning that individuals who already possess a state practitioner license (i.e., physicians, veterinarians, dentists) and who wish to also use controlled substances for research can use their state license to apply for a DEA registration.
Non-licensed researchers - The Vermont Office of Professional Regulation has waived the Vermont State Board of Pharmacy license requirement for UVM research faculty and individual investigators that do not have a state practitioner’s license. With this exemption, non-licensed researchers may apply directly for a DEA registration. Pharmacy Permit Waiver
Information needed for the DEA registration can be found here and includes instructions on how to waive the DEA registration fee.
*DEA annual renewal process guidance can be found here.
2. Obtain authorization from UVM Controlled Substance Committee (CSC) to purchase, store and use CS.
You will need to initiate a new CSC registration request through the UVMClick-Safety module. Follow the How to Create a Submission instructions below. Please note that a separate CSC registration is needed for each location where you have a current DEA registration.
