Which records are exceptions to being kept centrally?

Certain records related to controlled substances must be maintained in specific ways to comply with legal requirements. Among these, executed federal order forms are records that require special handling; they are not to be kept centrally but must be maintained at the place where they were executed. This is because these forms are critical for tracking the distribution of controlled substances and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

Similarly, prescriptions must be retained at the site where they are dispensed to ensure they can be verified by regulatory bodies and for appropriate patient care management. Keeping prescriptions at their dispensing location aids in maintaining an accurate and accessible patient medication history.

Inventories of controlled substances also fall under specific record-keeping regulations, as they must reflect the actual stock on hand at the registered business location. Proper inventory records are essential for audits and maintaining compliance with the Controlled Substances Act.

Given these requirements, all the records mentioned—including executed federal order forms, prescriptions, and inventories—are exceptions to being kept centrally. They must be maintained at their respective locations to ensure accountability and compliance with both state and federal regulations. This reinforces the critical nature of these records in the monitoring and control of controlled substances.