Dispensing Controlled Substances for the Treatment of Pain Issuance of Multiple Prescriptions for Schedule II Controlled Substances.

On January 18, 2005, DEA published in the Federal Register a solicitation of comments on the subject of dispensing controlled substances for the treatment of pain. Many of the comments that DEA received asked the agency to elaborate on the legal requirements and agency policy relating to this subject. This document provides such information. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]