Pharmacy Policy on Reporting Loss or Theft of Controlled Substances

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:20:16 +0000
Pharmaceuticals

The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy has issued Policy 2026-01, updating procedures for pharmacies and wholesalers to report confirmed losses or thefts of controlled substances. The policy requires reporting within 7 calendar days of discovery for all losses related to theft, pilferage, or diversion, regardless of quantity or schedule, and significant losses of Schedule II-VI substances.