DEA Tweaks Form for Drug Data Access Requests
Published Date: 4/13/2026
Notice
Summary
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is updating its form for requesting data under the Controlled Substances Act. This affects anyone who needs access to this info and aims to make the process clearer and easier, possibly with more electronic options. You’ve got until May 13, 2026, to share your thoughts before the changes go live—no extra fees, just smoother paperwork!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Annual $20 Fee and Re-Apply Requirement
If you (as a business, non-profit, or government) need access to the DEA Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Database, you must register and re-apply every year using the revised form. Each application is estimated to take about 15 minutes and carries a $20 fee; DEA estimates 16,000 respondents, totaling 4,000 hours and $320,000 in fees per year.
Non-Registrant Access to DEA Registration Data
Non-registrants can register to access the CSA Database System to see the names and registration statuses of all DEA registrants. This access is intended so you can verify a practitioner’s registration before hiring them or before paying for controlled-substance prescriptions covered by Medicaid or Medicare.
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