CPJE Law Practice Test

Which records must be kept for at least 3 years?

All patient prescriptions Insurance claims All records of DEA Form 222, invoices for Schedule III, IV, & V, and inventory records Employee payroll records

Correct Answer:

All records of DEA Form 222, invoices for Schedule III, IV, & V, and inventory records

Explanation:

Records for controlled substances require a solid audit trail to satisfy DEA and state regulations. The documents that must be kept for at least 3 years are the DEA Form 222 records, the invoices for Schedule III–V substances, and the inventory records. Keeping these for the long term ensures you can prove the exact quantities ordered, received, and on hand, and provides a clear trail during inspections or investigations. While patient prescription records, insurance claims, or payroll have their own retention rules, they’re not the items singled out for the 3-year requirement tied to controlled-substance compliance.

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