Every signature must either be a DEA registered DVM or approved by the Primary Controlled Substance Licensure holder to create the relationship/approval between the DVM and the staff member for handling and logging of controlled substances. 

  • Once the signature for the Controlled Substance Licensure has been created, you must click on the name to reopen the signature and select the box for Controlled Substance Licensure



  • You will then need to input their most recent Licensure Registration Date (issue date), their full Registration Address at which they are registered, and the Licensure Registration Expiration Date
  • If this DVM is the Primary Controlled Substance Licensure Holder, you must check the box to indicate this 
  • Once this has been completed, the Primary Controlled Substance Licensure Holder will need to approve all signatures for employees who are not registered with the DEA



How to Approve a Signature:

  • Within Signatures
  • Select View Details on the signature name
  • Click Edit
  • Select the dropdown box for Controlled Substance Licensure Approver
  • Choose the Primary Controlled Substance Licensure Holder's name. This DVM will need to input their PIN
  • Select UPDATE to complete the approval



  • This DVM will repeat this process to approve all signatures for employees who are not registered with the DEA
    • This step is only performed once per signature



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