Loss or Theft of Controlled Substances

Significant loss, unauthorized use, diversion, or theft upon discovery must be immediately reported and without delay to the Registrant, CSPC, OVPR Compliance officer, and Department of Public Safety.  Loss or theft must be reported to the Michigan Board of Pharmacy Investigations Division and to the Detroit DEA Field office immediately upon discovery.

During initial inquires into the incident, Registrants must complete an online DEA Form 106: Report of Theft or Loss of Controlled Substances Form 106. A report must still be filed if lost or stolen material is recovered.  Contact the Michigan Bureau of Health Profession’s Investigation Division at (517) 373-1737 or bhpinfo@michigan.gov for questions regarding theft or loss and submission of DEA Form 106.

Minor discrepancies, generally <5%, in inventory that are not attributed to theft or loss can be reconciled on the inventory report with proper notation. A DEA Form 106 does not need to be submitted for this purpose. However, the DEA should be contacted for guidance on how to proceed with such matters. The DEA recommends a Registrant should determine significant loss in relation to controlled substance activity, patterns or trends of loss, and loss of controlled substances with high risk of diversion. Refer to the DEA Office for Diversion Control for more information.